After a turbulent year, Australia’s Khaled Sabsabi will present not one but two works at the Venice Biennale

Khaled Sabsabi will represent Australia at the Venice Biennale in May, presenting two works after a period of controversy surrounding his and curator Michael Dagostino's initial appointment. Sabsabi and Dagostino will present "conference of one's self" in the Australian Pavilion, a multisensory installation intended to foster contemplation of shared humanity. Additionally, they will showcase a crowdfunded version of their original proposal within the Biennale's main exhibition, curated by the late Koyo Kouoh, marking the first time an Australian artist has simultaneously exhibited in both locations. Both works are inspired by Sufism and the poem "The Conference of the Birds," exploring themes of spirituality, migration, and the interconnectedness of inner and outer selves. The Pavilion work will incorporate audio and visual elements.

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