May 5, 2024 · This blog post explores the hotly contested subject of censorship in the art world, looking at its historical background, effects on artists and society, and the ongoing discussion …

Jul 28, 2023 · This article explores the complex and multifaceted nature of censorship in art, featuring insights from artists, curators, and free speech advocates grappling with the fine line …

Private groups and public leaders in various parts of the nation are attempting to remove certain artworks from public display, to censor exhibitions, to label particular works as “controversial”, …

In 2022, ArtsEquator, in collaboration with Five Arts Center initiated the Southeast Asian Arts Censorship Database Project. The Pilot focused on six countries: Cambodia, Indonesia, …

A result of the ongoing debates regarding the status of art on the streets and the rights of its creators, as outlined in our previous articles, censorship and covering up artistic interventions …

Jun 21, 2024 · Explore significant cases of art censorship, from Mapplethorpe's "X Portfolio" to Serrano's "Piss Christ," revealing the complex dynamics between artistic freedom and societal …

Jan 14, 2025 · Whether it’s the censorship and cancellation of artists working on issues related to Israel and Palestine, the closing of art exhibitions accused of being insensitive to racism, or …

Apr 13, 2021 · Considering that the long-term effects of censorship are often that artists stop sharing their work on social media, delete their websites, or become so artistically blocked that …

4 days ago · However, artists such as Argentine author Héctor Lastra have pushed back on this idea, with Lastra saying in 1986 that “self-censorship does not exist. What exists is …

The volume, published by Lund Humphries and Sotheby’s Institute of Art in 2022, identifies and scrutinises the myriad dimensions of censorship that obstruct the principle of free artistic …

6 days ago · Last week, the National Gallery of Australia faced accusations of censorship when it covered sections of an artwork featuring a Palestinian flag, citing a security risk.

17 hours ago · The Pakistani artist Rabbya Naseer has pulled out of her solo exhibition at the Belvedere 21 Museum of Contemporary Art due to what she is alleges is censorship from the …

Feb 13, 2025 · Censorship in art has been a constant throughout history, whether for political, religious, moral or ideological reasons. Several artists have had their works banned, modified …

1 day ago · Encouraged by the overwhelming support from artists across Australia, Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino have said they will find a way to exhibit their work at the 2026 …

Feb 18, 2025 · Film & TV How MAD magazine, family ghosts and censorship made Art Spiegelman an anti-fascist artist A new documentary about the ‘Maus’ author reveals his …

6 days ago · The show was also set to include works by Martin Puryear, who represented the U.S. in the 2019 Venice Biennale, and celebrated artist Amy Sherald, best known for her portrait of …

23 hours ago · In the wake of the controversy surrounding Creative Australia’s withdrawal of support for its chosen artists for the Venice Biennale, the board and senior leadership are …

Feb 24, 2025 · The letter, having been signed and shared by thousands of artists, quickly went viral. While censorship is a word usually reserved for state interference, artistic censorship in …

Feb 18, 2025 · The artists on Tuesday sent a letter to the N.E.A. objecting to new requirements for grant applicants that the organization put in place this month to comply with executive orders …