Gabrielle Goliath
Gabrielle Goliath is a South African artist known for her thought-provoking work that often explores themes of identity, trauma, and social justice. She was in the news for filing a lawsuit against the South African Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, who decided that she would not represent the country at the Venice Biennale, despite being selected by an independent committee.
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Gabrielle Goliath is an artist whose pavilion was canceled due to its references to the war in Gaza.
جنوب أفريقيا تنسحب من بينالي البندقية وتلغى جناح جولياث المرتبط بغزة
Egypt· 2026-02-22
Gabrielle Goliath was chosen to represent South Africa at the Venice Biennale but faced opposition from the Minister of Culture.
Depois de vetar obra sobre a Palestina, África do Sul retira-se da Bienal de Veneza | Artes
Portugal· 2026-02-21
Gabrielle Goliath filed a lawsuit against the arts minister for blocking her from representing South Africa at the Venice Biennale.
South African artist sues minister for blocking her Venice Biennale Gaza entry | South Africa
United Kingdom· 2026-01-31
Gabrielle Goliath is a South African artist who is suing the government for the right to represent her country at the Venice Biennale with a work honoring a Palestinian poet.
Artista processa governo sul-africano após veto a obra sobre Gaza na Bienal de Veneza
Brazil· 2026-01-26
Gabrielle Goliath is suing the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture for removing her from representing South Africa at the Venice Biennale.
Artista sul-africana processa ministro da Cultura por afastá-la da Bienal de Veneza | Arte contemporâneaPortugal· 2026-01-24