Artist Ruth Patir calls for a ceasefire and the release of Hamas hostages from Gaza. She wants to stand with those whose screams are heard - she said, refusing to open the Israeli pavilion at the Venice Biennale
Israeli visual artist Ruth Patir, who is representing her country at the Venice Biennale, has refused to open the national pavilion at the prestigious festival until there is a ceasefire and an agreement on the release of Hamas hostages from Gaza.
"It seems to me that time for art has been lost." When I already got such a prestigious role, I want it to resonate," Patir wrote on Instagram.
The artist also pointed out that she is against cultural boycotts, but said that she "prefers her voice to be heard and to stand with those whose screams are heard."
Ruth Patir's work includes videos of ancient fertility statues as a commentary on the role of women.
The Israeli representation was partially funded by the Israeli government, and there is no immediate comment from Tel Aviv on Patir's decision not to participate.
Nearly 9.000 people, including artists and museum directors, signed a petition in February calling for Israel's exclusion from the Biennale, accusing Israel of what they said was genocide in Gaza during the war with Hamas.
The organizers of the Biennale and the Italian government rejected the petition, noting that it was important for Israel to get space in Venice.
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