Fatos Üstek Out at Liverpool Biennial Amid Organizational Turmoil

Usually the departure of an internationally renowned artistic director from a major international art festival is big news. But when Fatos Üstek left the Liverpool Biennial in October, there was no public announcement. The reasons behind the departure, which has led to the departure of board members, suggest internal strife at the 22-year-old organization prompted by the pandemic.
Despite not being in a major capital city, the Liverpool Biennial is one of the world’s most closely watc