Surveillance over books has made literature authoritarian, says Édouard Louis
Édouard Louis discusses the role of literature in confronting uncomfortable truths and the impact of authoritarianism on artistic expression.
Expert: Attempting to Exclude Political Themes from Art Borderlines Censorship
An expert discusses the implications of excluding political themes from artistic expression, responding to concerns over potential political propaganda in a recent theater production.
South Africa withdraws from the Venice Biennale after conflict over Gaza artwork
South Africa has canceled its participation in this year's Venice Biennale following a conflict involving Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie and artist Gabrielle Goliath, centered around Goliath's artwork referencing Gaza.
Theodoros Kourentzis: The Russian Enigma and the Greek Paradox
The article explores the question of whether artists should take a stand on political issues, reflecting on public perceptions and the implications of their silence.
Indigenous Art Biennial: More than 46 Artists Exhibit After Controversy Over Censorship at the CCK
The first Indigenous Art Biennial in Argentina showcases over 46 artists amid controversy regarding censorship of certain exhibits.
Italian state television faces accusations of censoring genitalia in Da Vinci drawing
Italian state television is accused of censoring genitalia in Leonardo Da Vinci's drawing, raising debates about censorship and artistic expression.
The Vitruvian Man censored in the Olympic TV opening, the mayor of Vinci: 'Art should not be touched'
The mayor of Vinci criticized the censorship of the Vitruvian Man in the Olympic TV opening, asserting the importance of preserving art.
The Vitruvian Eunuch
An uproar has ensued after a Rai director edited Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man to remove his genitalia for a promotional clip for the Winter Olympics.
Debate: Censorship Looks Different
The article discusses the claims of prominent artists and scholars in Germany who argue they face censorship from the German state due to their criticism of Israel, especially following the Hamas attacks in October 2023.
Bípede Company Celebrates Art as Resistance to Censorship
The Bípede Theater Company celebrates art's role as a resistance to censorship through their latest play, which addresses the real-life consequences of arbitrary closures of cultural spaces.
To Submit to Censorship or Not to Fear Confrontation? The Autonomy and Diversity of Contemporary Art Today
A recent event at the Latvian National Museum of Art featured lectures and discussions around the themes of conformity and nonconformity in 20th-century Latvian art.
The Pig Exhibition Evoked Emotions and That’s a Good Thing – Art Institutions Should Be Joykillers, Says Doctoral Researcher
A controversial art exhibition in Seinäjoki, Finland, provocatively addressed the realities of pig farming and sparked significant discussion after a school visit was canceled due to its confrontational themes.
Hauck & Bauer: Today 126 Years Ago
The article discusses the passing of the Lex Heinze in Germany on February 6, 1900, which aimed to prohibit 'indecent' depictions in art.
The face of angel Meloni erased, the restorer: 'I did it, the Vatican told me to'
Restorer Bruno Valentinetti removed a painting depicting Giorgia Meloni as an angel per instructions from the Vatican, asserting that it was not meant to represent the Prime Minister.
Our community of artists considers it a parasite on the state budget and therefore has the right to censor it. In such an atmosphere, it is difficult to create
Artist Ljiljana Mihaljević discusses the challenges of contemporary art in Croatia amidst negative public perceptions and the community's criticism of state funding.
The Motherwell Painting That Franco Wanted to Hide
Newly released documents from the MoMA shed light on a famous episode of artistic censorship during the Franco regime in post-war Spain.