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KHALED SABSABI

KHALED SABSABI

b. 1965, Lebanon
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‘It’s Been a Long Journey’: Lebanese-Australian Artist Khaled Sabsabi on His Difficult Path to Venice
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Khaled Sabsabi in Ocula Magazine

Its Been a Long Journey Lebanese-Australian Artist Khaled Sabsabi on His Difficult Path to Venice
Conversation ‘It’s Been a Long Journey’: Lebanese-Australian Artist Khaled Sabsabi on His Difficult Path to Venice Philippa Kelly The multidisciplinary practitioner made history by being one of only three artists to present work in both a national pavilion and the main exhibition at the Venice Biennale this year. But his route to the Floating City was not easy, as he tells Philippa Kelly.
Koyo Kouoh Reframes the Global South at the Arsenale
Opinion Koyo Kouoh Reframes the Global South at the Arsenale Zian Chen Following the death of its curator Koyo Kouoh, In Minor Keys could have felt rudderless, but the Arsenale side of the exhibition creatively intertwines threads of perception, posthumous continuity and the elevation of African artists and viewpoints.
The Art World This Week 4 July 2025
News The Art World This Week, 4 July 2025 Elaine YJ Zheng Dealer Tim Blum to step away from galleries after 30 years, Khaled Sabsabi will realise Australian Pavilion after all, Tate considers selling naming rights to Turbine Hall, and more. Here’s Ocula ‘s briefing on the art world news you might have missed.
Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino to Realise Australian Pavilion After All
News / Biennials and Triennials Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino to Realise Australian Pavilion After All Elaine YJ Zheng Sabsabi and Dagostino hope to move on from a period of significant personal and collective hardship now that they have been reinstated as Australia’s Venice representatives.
Khaled Sabsabi Speaks of Dismantled Career Nobody Should Have to Go Through This
News / Biennials and Triennials Khaled Sabsabi Speaks of ‘Dismantled’ Career: ‘Nobody Should Have to Go Through This’ Elaine YJ Zheng The Sydney‑based artist is crowdfunding to bring his ‘inclusive yet urgent work’ to Venice after all.
Australian Pavilion at Venice Faces Cancellation Over Controversy
News / Biennials and Triennials Australian Pavilion at Venice Faces Cancellation Over Controversy Elaine YJ Zheng Creative Australia’s decision to drop Khaled Sabsabi last Thursday has sparked outrage within the arts community, raising questions around institutional decision‑making and artistic freedom.
Which Artists Are Showing at Venice Biennale 2026
News Which Artists Are Showing at Venice Biennale 2026? Ada Leung The 61st Venice Biennale is set to open in April 2026. These are the artists and curators representing their countries in national pavilions.

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