The U.S. chose an artist for the Venice Biennale — then it fell apart
- Posted on November 5, 2025
- By Washington Post
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The U.S. chose an artist for the Venice Biennale — then it fell apart

The State Department green-lit a proposal to launch American artist Robert Lazzarini to the “Olympics of the art world.” After negotiations collapsed, the country’s involvement is uncertain.