City officials in San Bernardino, California, last week agreed to restore a painting of a nude fairy to its place in a public library exhibit after the National Coalition Against Censorship said its removal raised “serious constitutional concerns.” The painting…
Tag: public art
Michigan Town Moves “Orgy” Sculpture
After receiving numerous complaints about a city-approved unity sculpture, local officials in the small town of Adrian Michigan have decided to move the piece to a less visible park in an attempt to curb controversy. The sculpture in question is…
Did a Polish Town Ban Winnie the Pooh?
This much is certain: council members in the Polish town of Tuszyn earlier this month declined to name a local playground after Winnie the Pooh. And yes, one member said the Bear of Very Little Brain is “half-naked,” while another…
Institutions Quick to Censor Public Art They Commissioned
Everyone knows that art is not always pretty or positive. Its purpose often is to comment on the surrounding world, causing viewers to reflect on society and their own preconceived notions. But particularly in the United States it seems, disruptive…