University campuses in the USA have been host to the emerging trend of censoring artworks–historical or otherwise–in an extension of what is known as the ‘cancel culture’ movement.
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Cuba’s controversial new Decree 349 has officially come into effect, but how it will be enforced is yet to be determined.
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Several radio stations in North America have stopped playing the holiday classic 'Baby, It’s Cold Outside' following complaints about its lyrics.
Read More »Cuba: More artists arrested over Decree 349 protests
Cuban police have arrested performance artist Tania Bruguera and several other Cuban artists over Decree 349 protests.
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A group of Cuban artists was arrested before a scheduled public meditation as part of their campaign against the controversial new Decree 349.
Read More »USA: Photographer pulls exhibition after city officials allegedly censor images, press release
Photographer Pacifico Silano has cancelled his public exhibition in Bal Harbour, Miami after city officials 'censored' his images and press release.
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US band Wavves received a death threat at a show in Texas because they didn't play at encore.
Read More »USA: Prisons sued for allegedly censoring LGBT publications
A non-profit group supporting LGBT prisoners is suing the Illinois Department of Corrections for allegedly censoring its publications.
Read More »Guatemala: Swedish band banned from entering country for being “satanic”
The Guatemalan congress approved a decree banning Swedish dark metal band Marduk from entering the country because of their “satanic” lyrics.
Read More »USA: Nude artworks removed from county fair
Two artists had their artworks depicting nudity removed from a county fair in Ohio, with one artist allegedly accused of producing child pornography.
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