"The jury asserted their 'commitment to the defense of human rights' in the collective decision to 'refrain from considering those countries whose leaders are currently charged with crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court.'"
"A spokesperson for the Biennale Foundation stated that the jury's decision to omit Russia and Israel 'represents a natural expression of the freedom and autonomy which La Biennale guarantees.'"
"Italian Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli publicized his decision to skip the Biennale's preview dates and opening ceremony in light of Russia's participation."
"The jury, which included Elvira Dyangani Ose, Zoe Butt, Marta Kuzma, Giovanna Zapperi, and Solange Farkas, was responsible for awarding the Biennale's Golden Lion awards."
The Venice Biennale's international jury resigned after stating their intent to exclude Russia and Israel from awards due to human rights concerns. Their decision was based on leaders of these countries being charged with crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court. The Biennale Foundation confirmed the jury's resignation, emphasizing the freedom and autonomy guaranteed by the event. The jury was responsible for awarding the Golden Lion awards, and their resignation adds to the controversy surrounding the participation of these nations.
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