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Censorship row breaks out in Switzerland over photobook

A row over photography censorship has broken out in Switzerland which could, says the director of a major Swiss museum, lead to institutions backing down from mounting shows that focus on real-life... MORE

Published online: 27 March 2013

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Egypt’s art world rallies to defend freedom of expression

Artists, curators, critics and academics fear new constitution threatens censorship of the arts and culture

Published online: 24 January 2013

The Egyptian constitution and the threat to freedom of expression

Activists fear vague language will allow for extreme interpretations of the law and give clerics too much political power

Published online: 24 January 2013

After Islamist riots triggered by contemporary art fair, tensions remain high in Tunis

Art world professionals say the Ministry of Culture should do more to safeguard artists

Published online: 11 July 2012

Before Facebook censors us, we’ll do it ourselves

Swedish photography gallery is latest to cover up explicit work

Published online: 15 September 2011

Too rude to show?

Facebook's nudity ban often falls afoul of art groups

Published online: 15 September 2011

In The Frame

Strong stuff at the IOC

Despite a series of wry one-liners from Adrian Searle, the Guardian’s chief art critic (who noted that Damien Hirst’s photographic...

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