Australian artists Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino have responded to their sudden removal as the country’s representatives at next year’s Venice Biennale. They’ve announced plans to proceed with their exhibition without any endorsement from the Australian government. Sabsabi and Dagostino expressed their commitment to showcasing the work they originally pitched to Creative Australia last year, voicing their intention to ensure that the "voices and ideas behind it are not silenced." They also criticized the decision by Creative Australia, arguing that it undermines artistic freedom of expression and sets a dangerous precedent.
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