Thousands of artists ask Venice Biennale to exclude Israel
"Any official representation of Israel on the international cultural stage is an endorsement of its policies and of the genocide in Gaza," said the online statement by the Art Not Genocide Alliance.
A visitor walks past pictures representing the "uncreation" theme, by famed Czech photographer Josef Koudelka, at the Holy See pavilion during the 55th La Biennale of Venice May 28, 2013.(photo credit: REUTERS/STEFANO RELLANDINI)ByREUTERS