Israel’s National Pavilion Won’t Open Until a Ceasefire Is Reached, Artist Says

Artist Ruth Patir, who was selected to represent Israel last September, said she will not open her exhibition for the country’s national pavilion at the 2024 Venice Biennale until “a cease-fire and hostage release agreement” is reached between Israel and Hamas, the New York Times reports. The Biennale officially begins press previews this morning, with the festival’s public opening launching on April 20.“I hate it, but I think it’s important,” Patir told