Venice, May 1 -- The International Jury for the 61st Venice Biennale, one of the world's most prominent art exhibitions scheduled to open on May 9 and in which India is participating after a gap of seven years, has resigned over the decision to allow Russia to attend, Italian state media has reported.

The Venice Biennale organiser announced in a statement on Thursday that the resignations of the International Jury of the 61st International Art Exhibition, In Minor Keys by Koyo Kouoh (9 May - 22 November 2026), have been received. IT further said that the awards ceremony previously scheduled for May 9 will take place on November 22 this year.

The jury was made up of five members -Solange Farkas (president), Zoe Butt, Elvira Dyangani Ose,...