The owner of Artforum fired its top editor for publishing an open letter supporting Palestinian liberation, leading to resignations and boycotts from artists and writers.
After sharing social media images using the word genocide regarding Israel's actions in Gaza, a Hollywood agent stepped down from a leadership position at Creative Artists Agency.
An interim chief executive of a San Francisco art museum resigned amidst a backlash labeled as vitriolic and antisemitic, coming from those demanding divestment from Israel.
Many observers note the narrowing discourse in arts and culture since the October 7 attacks, warning it threatens traditional commitments to free expression in these domains.
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