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3 months ago
Independent films

They first come for great acts of culture': Cate Blanchett sets up grant for displaced film-makers

Authoritarian regimes often attack cultural expressions first when limiting civil liberties, emphasizing the importance of artistic freedom.
fromIndependent
3 months ago
London politics

Ian Kilroy: Kneecap waving a Hezbollah flag might be unwise but to call it terrorism is an outrage

The charge against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh is seen as a severe attack on artistic freedom and a politically motivated witch-hunt.
fromIndependent
3 months ago
London politics

Ian Kilroy: Kneecap waving a Hezbollah flag might be unwise but to call it terrorism is an outrage

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 weeks ago

More than 150 US arts organisations pledge to resist political pressure

More than 150 cultural organisations and, as of this writing, over 320 artists and cultural workers have signed a public statement affirming their "commit[ment] to resisting external pressures" and that they will "stand with fellow institutions facing political pressure". The statement was organised by the National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) and the Vera List Center for Art and Politics (VLC) at the New School.
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fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Kneecap Banned From Hungary

Kneecap banned from Hungary for alleged antisemitism and terrorism support, deemed a national security threat.
Film
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Diljit Dosanjh's new film is a global success. Why can't Indians watch it?

Diljit Dosanjh's film Sardaar Ji 3 is barred from Indian release due to controversy over its Pakistani co-star.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Performance artist Marina Abramovic wins Praemium Imperiale DW 07/15/2025

In 1973, Marina Abramovic debuted her first performance work, 'Rhythm 10,' where she thrust 10 sharp knives between her fingers, occasionally drawing blood.
Artificial intelligence
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Han Ong on Partisan Passions and Life Affirmation in the Theatre

The Beckett estate's strict control stifles creative interpretations of his work, diverging from artistic freedom in theatre.
fromPitchfork
4 months ago

What the Hell Is Justin Bieber Doing on Rob49's "WTHelly?"

Justin Bieber appears to be longing for the artistic freedom that defines rap artists, contrasting with his own pop stardom pressures.
Music production
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

A Novelist Finds Unsettling Echoes in a Nazi-Era Filmmaker's Compromises

Kehlmann's new historical novel reflects on the fragile nature of artistic expression under oppressive regimes, drawing parallels between the past and contemporary censorship.
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NYC LGBT
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
4 months ago

"Flood the field": Lessons in organizing from the American theatre * Oregon ArtsWatch

NEA may enforce new guidelines disavowing 'gender ideology', impacting artists and grant applicants.
The fight for transgender and nonbinary artists continues amidst potential changes in funding.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Sydney author loses bid to conceal identity amid charges erotica novel contains child abuse material

An erotica author faces child abuse charges over her fictional work, prompting debates on artistic freedom versus legal implications.
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