Khaled Sabsabi
Khaled Sabsabi is a multimedia artist known for his innovative approach to art that often blends elements of his background in hip-hop with contemporary themes. His work frequently explores cultural identity, migration, and social issues, showcasing a unique perspective that resonates with diverse audiences. Sabsabi has garnered significant recognition in the art world, and he has been selected to represent Australia at the prestigious Venice Biennale, highlighting his contributions to the global art scene.
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Khaled Sabsabi was initially deselected from representing Australia at the Venice Biennale over claims of antisemitism but was later reappointed.
Arts boss Adrian Collette says Creative Australia is ‘not about moral compass’
Australia· 2026-02-11
Khaled Sabsabi was reinstated as Australia’s representative at the 2026 biennale after being dropped due to controversy.
South African artist sues minister for blocking her Venice Biennale Gaza entry | South Africa
United Kingdom· 2026-01-31
Khaled Sabsabi received a $100,000 grant from Creative Australia for a new exhibition.
Artists lash Creative Australia, make urgent plea to minister Tony Burke after near cancellationAustralia· 2025-10-23
Khaled Sabsabi is featured with one of the works in his survey exhibition, A Hope.
Comparisons are odious, but all art is not created equalAustralia· 2025-07-12
Khaled Sabsabi got sacked for 'questionable' and 'ambiguous' art.
Khaled Sabsabi got sacked for “questionable” and “ambiguous” art. Those descriptors show he is the man for the job.Australia· 2025-07-05
Khaled Sabsabi was appointed to represent Australia at the 2026 Venice Biennale but was initially removed due to political pressure.
Creative Australia backflip exposes weakness in arts funding bodyAustralia· 2025-07-04
The arts community enacted a campaign to ensure the miscarriage of justice against Khaled Sabsabi would not go unchecked.
Arts heavyweights highly critical of Creative AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-03
Khaled Sabsabi is an artist who was sacked but is now to be reinstated as Australia’s Venice representative.
Sacked artist Khaled Sabsabi to be reinstated as Australia’s Venice representativeAustralia· 2025-07-02
Khaled Sabsabi is a Biennale of Sydney board member who was controversially canceled from the Venice Biennale.
Major gallery misses out as Sydney’s biggest arts festival heads westAustralia· 2025-05-26
Khaled Sabsabi is an artist whose exhibition at Monash Museum of Art is a deeply personal moment for him.
Khaled Sabsabi exhibition to go ahead at Monash Museum of Art (MUMA)Australia· 2025-05-22
Khaled Sabsabi was sacked from the Creative Australia board after being appointed as the Venice Biennale representative.
Generation Z to get voice in Sydney museums and galleries with radical planAustralia· 2025-05-18
Khaled Sabsabi is a western Sydney artist named as one of Australia's representatives for the Venice Biennale.
David Gonski at AGNSW and MOD. Dining on the gift of philanthropyAustralia· 2025-05-06
Khaled Sabsabi breaks silence on cancellation, says he does not support terrorism.
Khaled Sabsabi breaks silence on cancellation, says he does not support terrorismAustralia· 2025-04-01Khaled Sabsabi was appointed as Australia's representative for the Venice Biennale in 2026 before his invitation was rescinded.
Dumped Venice Biennale entrant has ‘Flat Earth’ MUMA exhibit postponedAustralia· 2025-03-26
Khaled Sabsabi is a sacked Venice Biennale artist who has not yet received payment from Creative Australia.
Creative Australia yet to pay out sacked Venice Biennale artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael DagostinoAustralia· 2025-03-06Khaled Sabsabi is an artistic duo whose appointment was rescinded as representatives for the 2026 Venice Biennale.
Creative Australia Sydney office protest over Khaled Sabsadi, Michael Dagostino dumpingAustralia· 2025-02-27
Artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino were dropped as Australia’s representatives at the 2026 Venice Biennale.
Dumped artistic duo determined to present at Venice BiennaleAustralia· 2025-02-26
Khaled Sabsabi, who was chosen to represent Australia at the next Venice Biennale but then had his nomination withdrawn.
Waste is one thing, essential services are anotherAustralia· 2025-02-25
Khaled Sabsabi was dropped as Australia’s representative to the Venice Biennale due to political controversy surrounding his works.
Sydney Writers’ Festival head Kathy Shand resignsAustralia· 2025-02-24
Khaled Sabsabi is a Lebanese-born artist who was dropped as Australia’s entrant to the 2026 Venice Biennale.
Backlash against Creative Australia grows over decision to dump Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino from Venice BiennaleAustralia· 2025-02-23
Khaled Sabsabi is an artist who has been sacked from the artistic team for the 61st Venice Biennale.
Artists who represented Australia at Venice Biennale call for Khaled Sabsabi to be reinstated | Australian artUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-22
Khaled Sabsabi is an artist whose invitation to the Venice Biennale was withdrawn, prompting significant support from the artistic community.
Australia’s Venice artists show unprecedented support for sacked Khaled SabsabiAustralia· 2025-02-22
Khaled Sabsabi's appointment for the Venice Biennale was rescinded, causing anger in the arts community.
National Gallery of Australia says it covered Palestinian flags on tapestry after security assessment | Australia newsUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-21
Khaled Sabsabi is an artist whose work was referenced in a controversial context regarding public response.
How Khaled Sabsabi’s piece was ransacked by ineptitude and confected outrageAustralia· 2025-02-21
The Art Gallery is aware of Creative Australia’s decision not to proceed with artist Khaled Sabsabi as the Australian representative for the Venice Biennale in 2026.
Major gallery says Venice row endangers Australia’s global reputationAustralia· 2025-02-21
Khaled Sabsabi was dumped by Creative Australia from the 2026 Venice Biennale amid concerns about artistic freedom.
‘This is censorship’: Palestinian flags covered up in major exhibition at National Gallery of Australia | National Gallery of AustraliaUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-20Khaled Sabsabi had his contract revoked by Creative Australia’s board shortly after being named as a successor for the 2026 Venice Biennale.
Archie Moore and Ellie Buttrose appalled that Creative Australia dropped Khaled SabsabiAustralia· 2025-02-19
Khaled Sabsabi is discussed regarding his representation at the Venice Biennale.
Cash-strapped public schools don’t have a sporting chanceAustralia· 2025-02-18
Khaled Sabsabi is a distinguished Australian artist whose Biennale proposal won a rigorous open tender to be exhibited in Venice 2026.
Australian art has long depicted outlaws, Khaled Sabsabi’s critics should remember. Let’s start with Ned Kelly | Ella Barclay for the ConversationUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-18
Khaled Sabsabi was chosen to represent Australia at the Venice Biennale before the invitation was rescinded.
Venice Biennale backflip could turn pride into embarrassmentAustralia· 2025-02-17