Michael Dagostino
Michael Dagostino is a curator known for his innovative approach to contemporary art. He was recently in the news when the federal government’s arts funding body, Creative Australia, decided to withdraw his selection to represent Australia alongside artist Khaled Sabsabi at the upcoming Venice Biennale due to concerns over Sabsabi's earlier controversial works.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 7 | 4.14 | 0.41% | +20% | 25,499,884 | 124,462 | $1,380,000 | 6,736$ |
| United Kingdom | 5 | 3.00 | 0.14% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 100,884 | $2,700,000 | 4,012$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 4,283 | $530,000 | 225$ |
| Totals | 13 | 103,485,160 | 229,629 | $4,610,000 | 10,973$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Australia:
Michael Dagostino is an artistic duo whose appointment was rescinded as representatives for the 2026 Venice Biennale.
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Australia:
Artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino were dropped as Australia’s representatives at the 2026 Venice Biennale.
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Australia:
Michael Dagostino is a curator who was also dropped as Australia’s entrant to the 2026 Venice Biennale.
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United Kingdom:
Michael Dagostino is the curator who was sacked alongside Khaled Sabsabi from the Venice Biennale.
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United Kingdom:
Michael Dagostino was also affected by the decision to rescind appointments for the Venice Biennale.
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United Kingdom:
Michael Dagostino was also removed from the 2026 Venice Biennale alongside artist Khaled Sabsabi.
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Australia:
Michael Dagostino was named as a successor alongside Khaled Sabsabi for the 2026 Venice Biennale.
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United Kingdom:
Michael Dagostino was part of the nominated artistic team for the Australian Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale.
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Australia:
Michael Dagostino was the curator alongside Khaled Sabsabi for the Australian pavilion at the Venice Biennale.
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Australia:
Together with artist Khaled Sabsabi, Michael Dagostino had proposed a work for the biennale to foster inclusivity.
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