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Liz Hobday

Venice biennale winners 'appalled' at artist dumping

Michael D'Agostino (left) and Khaled Sabsabi had their selection for the 2026 Venice Biennale axed. (HANDOUT/CREATIVE AUSTRALIA)

The artist and curator who won the Golden Lion for Australia at the 2024 Venice Biennale say they are "appalled" at the dumping of the nation's pick for 2026.

Artist Archie Moore and curator Ellie Buttrose won the prestigious prize for Best National Pavilion for the first time since Australia began participating in the Biennale in 1954.

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