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Turnbull decries ‘demonising’ of Venice artist as chair admits removal was unfair

Wesley Enoch said the review showed arts groups need clearer free-speech standards after the agency reinstated Sabsabi’s Biennale project.

The head of Australia’s peak arts agency believes the creative sector must prepare for more political storms over free speech, after fierce criticism of artist Khaled Sabsabi led to him being temporarily dumped as the nation’s choice for the Venice Biennale.

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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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