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Why is this artist’s work “too controversial” for an art center exhibition?

Posted on January 9, 2014 by

As a dues-paying member of the Emerald Art Center in Springfield, OR, Linda Cunningham prepared a piece of work for the monthly members’ show. The “pastoral” works of other members were accepted without incident, but Cunningham’s three-dimensional piece was deemed … Continue reading →

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On the First Day of Censorship, the Censors Gave to Me…

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

This post is part of our Twelve Days of Censorship series, reporting the gifts of the Ghosts of Censors Past and Present in honor of the holiday season.    On the First Day of Censorship, the Censors Gave to Me… … Continue reading →

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Art, Porn and Censorship: the Mansfield Art Center (OH) Covers up Painting

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

A painting, included in a juried exhibition show at the Mansfield Art Center in Ohio, was partially covered with black paper. The painting had been selected for inclusion in the show, but the management of the Art Center decided that the … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Them Eat Cake

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

Sweden’s minister of culture has been in the global news spotlight recently, and not for her nation’s propensity for neo-noir literature. Minister Lena Adelson Liljeroth was invited to attend and speak at World Art Day at Stockholm’s Museum of Modern … Continue reading →

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Colorado Academic Center Institutes Censorship Regime After Controversy Over Student Art Work

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

Until a few weeks ago, the Arts Building at the Aurari Higher Education Center in Denver featured several walls emblazoned with the kindly decree to “Post Artwork Here.” However, in light of recent controversy over the graphic work that student … Continue reading →

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Art Succeeds in Starting a Conversation, But Some Call for the Cancellation of the Project

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

Update: Lawrence, KS officials have banned the project, saying the proposed art installation would amount to animal cruelty. The Kansas code allows “with respect to farm animals” for “normal or accepted practices of animal husbandry, including the normal and accepted … Continue reading →

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Art Censorship in 2011: Nudity, Sexuality, Religion, Politics, and… Meat?!

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

2012 has already brought a few cases of censored art to our attention: Microsoft Skydrive froze UK blogger Michael Ohajuru‘s storage account because Modigliani’s painting “Reclining Nude” violated Microsoft’s Code of Conduct which prohibits images that “depict nudity of any sort”; and İzmir … Continue reading →

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NCAC Calls For Release of Ai Weiwei

Posted on April 8, 2011 by

NCAC is adding to the global community of artists and institutions calling for the immediate release of the renowned Ai Weiwei, one China’s most innovative and socially engaged creators. He was arrested at Beijing Airport this week for “economic crimes”, … Continue reading →

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Famous Art Censored For Sensitive Types

Posted on April 7, 2011 by

In response to the disturbing story of a woman who attacked a Gauguin at the National Gallery, Flavorwire Art Editor Marina Galpernia has helpfully compiled a photo set of great works modified for those with…delicate sensibilities: Thou shall not show … Continue reading →

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PFAW Releases “How Not to Respond to Political Bullies” On Hide/Seek

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

NCAC participating organization, People For the American Way, has developed a detailed summary of the events around Hide/Seek complete with suggestions as to “what to do next time.” PFAW was one of the organizations who signed NCAC’s joint letter to … Continue reading →

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