Badiucao, one of China’s leading dissident cartoonists, has revealed his identity after years of anonymity. In November 2018 following his campaign...
CATEGORY: Artistic Freedom Statements
Indonesia’s overly restrictive Music Bill must be withdrawn
Index urges proposed legislation that would restrict artistic freedom be discarded
Uganda: Artists should not have to seek government approval to make their art
More than 130 musicians, writers and artists, together with many British and Ugandan members of parliament, have signed a petition calling on Uganda to drop plans for regulations that include vetting songs, videos and film scripts prior to their release. Musicians, producers, promoters, filmmakers and all other artists would also have to register with the government and obtain a licence that can be revoked for a range of violations.
A global call: No to Cuba’s Decree 349
The decree does not include anything new to the current practice of the Cuban government, but it does offer a legal cover to a reactionary, ancient and regressive practice
Cuba: Index calls for the immediate release of artists arrested for peacefully protesting law that will limit artistic freedom
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Update: All arrested artists have now been released, although they remain under police surveillance. Cuba's vice...
Guggenheim drops artworks after threats of violence
The Guggenheim’s alarming action continues a growing worldwide trend in which threats of violent protest are silencing artistic expression and posing a danger to free speech in general.
Coalition opposes decision to destroy sculpture
The Walker Art Center’s decision to destroy Sam Durant’s installation raises concerns about responses to critique and controversy