In the wake of the controversy surrounding Creative Australia’s withdrawal of support for its chosen artists for the Venice Biennale, the board and senior leadership are under increasing pressure to resign, defending themselves against claims of artistic censorship.
The debacle is only the latest in an uncomfortable string of Australian artists clashing with artistic administrators and leadership over politics. In recent years, almost all of these instances have revolved around the Israel and Palestinian conflict. As Australian culture grapples with the role of art in contemporary political debate, resignations and cancellations are becoming the norm.
