<ul><li>The United States has delayed the selection process for Venice Biennale 2026, leading to concerns within the art world about the country's participation.</li><li>The absence of grant postings and artist selections has raised alarms, with fears that the US Pavilion submission may not be feasible for the upcoming exhibition.</li><li>The delay was attributed to bureaucratic issues and changes in federal agencies, including new ideological criteria to promote 'American values' in art under the current administration.</li><li>The new guidelines for artists now emphasize advancing international understanding of American values, signaling a shift towards a more politically aligned selection process that may impact the diversity and inclusivity of past pavilions.</li></ul>

for venice biennale 2026, US government now requires art to promote its ‘american values’

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