Australia's art controversy explained

It’s one of the biggest events in the art calendar, but this year Australia’s room might be empty. Last week, the artist and curator selected to represent Australia at the Venice Biennale were both suddenly dropped.  So why did Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino lose their chance to show at the Venice Biennale?  We're unpacking what led to their sudden dismissal, the power Creative Australia wields, claims of political influence, and how young artists are reacting. Guest: Arianna Lucente, reporter, triple j hack  Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Listen to our deep dive wherever you get your podcasts  Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

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Hack brings you the stories that matter to young people. Every weekday host Dave Marchese and the triple j Hack team cover the latest news, politics and culture from all around Australia.