Category Archives: censorship

Posted on 13/01/2013 by Niall

Clever cover design by David Pearson for 1984 from set of new editions of George Orwell’s books. via Creative Review

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Labour Senator Tweets on Athlone Censorship Dispute

Posted on 09/01/2013 by Niall

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Attempt to Remove Artwork from Luan Gallery, Athlone

Posted on 08/01/2013 by Niall

A Fine Gael member of Athlone Town Council is trying to have a state-owned piece of art removed from a public art gallery. The artwork in question Fragments sur les Institutions Républicaines IV by Shane Cullen features transcripts of messages … Continue reading →

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Another Reactionary Christian Trying to Censor Art

Posted on 03/09/2008 by Niall

There is a woman who is suing the Baltic art gallery in Gateshead, England for exhibiting a statue of Jesus with an erection. The Guardian have sensationalised the story slightly with there choice of image which is below: Here is … Continue reading →

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Update on Kippenberger Hunger Strike

Posted on 28/08/2008 by Niall

According to the Guardian The Pope has condemed the Martin Kippenberger sculpture which inspired a very stupid Italian public official to go on hunger strike. The Pope has called the work “blasphemous” and the museum are seriously considering removing it! Franz … Continue reading →