Monash University Postpones Khaled Sabsabi Exhibition After Venice Biennale Controversy

The decision to delay the 'Flat Earth' exhibition reflects ongoing fallout from Creative Australia's withdrawal of Sabsabi's 2026 Venice Biennale commission.

Monash University has indefinitely postponed Khaled Sabsabi's 'Flat Earth' exhibition, citing the need for deeper community engagement.
The exhibition was set to open in May at the Monash University Museum of Art and had been planned for 18 months.
Creative Australia's earlier decision to drop Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino from the 2026 Venice Biennale remains under scrutiny, with no resolution on their reinstatement.
Sabsabi's gallerist, Josh Milani, claims these developments have caused severe damage to the artist's career and reputation.
The future of Australia's participation in the 2026 Venice Biennale is uncertain, with concerns that the Australian pavilion may remain empty.