Art on trial from Venice to Jerusalem
Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Arts and culture editor Jessica Steinberg joins host Gabriella Jacobs for…
Assessment
The cultural boycott of Israel is escalating, with protests at least one jury resigning from the Venice Biennale over Israel's participation. This is not an isolated incident but part of a broader pattern. A new play about the Eichmann trial, staged in the actual courtroom, adds a layer of historical and legal gravity to the current debate over how Israel is represented in global cultural spaces.