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Correspondence Between Minister Tony Burke's Office And Creative Australia, From 1 January 2025 To 17 February 2025, On The Topic Of Australia's Representation At The 2026 Venice Biennale.

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Correspondence between Minister Tony Burke's office and Creative Australia from January-February 2025 discusses Australia's artistic representation at the 2026 Venice Biennale. A ministerial brief from Creative Australia's CEO outlines the appointment of the artistic team for the 26th edition of Australia's participation, which has continued since 1954. Creative Australia serves as commissioner of the Australia Pavilion and producer of the exhibition project, which includes professional development programs and a co-investment program. The documents indicate artist Khaled Sabsabi was appointed as the 43rd artist to present in the Australia Pavilion. An announcement was scheduled for 7 February 2025, with draft media materials prepared for ministerial sign-off. The brief was provided to inform the Minister ahead of the public announcement.

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