Belu-Simion Fainaru isn’t in the news—Venice Biennale jury resignations are. Romanian-born Israeli sculptor (b. 1959), studied Haifa, MA Chicago.
The Venice Biennale has faced protests and a canceled prize structure as tensions over Russia’s participation intensify. A five-member jury has resigned, while curators emphasize openness, and Ukraine and other voices argue for non-neutral positioning as the event opens with Russia’s pavilion under scrutiny.