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Trump Appoints Jenni Parido to Lead 2026 Venice Biennale

4/20/2026

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Under U.S. President Donald Trump, the State Department appointed Jenni Parido as commissioner for the 2026 Venice Biennale, shifting from museum-led artist selection.
Jenni Parido, a newcomer with no museum experience, is collaborating with Jeffrey Uslip, an independent curator with a controversial past.
Parido and Uslip have chosen Alma Allen, a sculptor based in Mexico, to represent the United States at the 2026 Venice Biennale, which opens next month.

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Under U.S. President Donald Trump, the State Department appointed Jenni Parido as commissioner for the 2026 Venice Biennale, shifting from museum-led artist selection.
Jenni Parido, a newcomer with no museum experience, is collaborating with Jeffrey Uslip, an independent curator with a controversial past.
Parido and Uslip have chosen Alma Allen, a sculptor based in Mexico, to represent the United States at the 2026 Venice Biennale, which opens next month.