Simon Mordant
Simon Mordant is a prominent Australian philanthropist and arts patron known for his significant contributions to the cultural landscape of Australia. He has played a crucial role in supporting various artistic initiatives, including Australia's participation in international art events such as La Biennale di Venezia.
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Simon Mordant, along with his wife, made a significant donation of contemporary works to the gallery.
New wing features $145 million collection and subterranean engineering feat
Australia· 2026-02-28
Simon Mordant will pass on 25 works from the couple’s private collection to the Newcastle Art Gallery.
Chemist Warehouse billionaires buy up big in MosmanAustralia· 2025-07-04
Simon Mordant is a philanthropist who resigned following the controversy surrounding the Venice Biennale.
How Australia’s moment to shine at 2025 Venice Biennale went wrongAustralia· 2025-07-03
Simon Mordant is a philanthropist who resigned from his role as global ambassador but has agreed to return.
Sacked artist Khaled Sabsabi to be reinstated as Australia’s Venice representativeAustralia· 2025-07-02
Australia’s international ambassador for Venice 2026, Simon Mordant, cited poor process by the government-run arts body when he quit.
Backlash against Creative Australia grows over decision to dump Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino from Venice BiennaleAustralia· 2025-02-23
Australia’s international ambassador to Venice, Simon Mordant, has resigned.
Major gallery says Venice row endangers Australia’s global reputationAustralia· 2025-02-21
Simon Mordant, a philanthropist, withdrew from the project and suggested keeping the pavilion open despite the controversy.
Protester efter att konstnär petats från Venedigbiennalen
Sweden· 2025-02-14Simon Mordant returns as a patron for Australia’s entry at La Biennale di Venezia.
Artist Khaled Sabsabi chosen as Australia’s entrant for 2026Australia· 2025-02-09
