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Jodorowsky Retrospective Cancelled at El Museo del Barrio

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Jodorowsky Retrospective Cancelled at El Museo del Barrio

By Jan Deruiter|2019-02-07T13:58:49-05:00February 7th, 2019|Blog|

New York's El Museo del Barrio recently cancelled a retrospective of the work of Chilean filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky. This cancellation is the latest example of art institutions cancelling or modifying shows in response to public pressure.

Smithsonian Chief Who Caved to Censorship Pressure from Congress Will Retire Next Year

By Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship|2024-08-02T16:42:09-04:00September 19th, 2013|Blog|

G. Wayne Clough is familiar to followers of NCAC as the Smithsonian Institution Secretary who unilaterally pulled a video from a National Portrait Gallery exhibition at the behest of Congressional Tea Party pressure. Clough has just announced he will resign … Continue reading →

Guest Blog: John Davis Malloy on the Smithsonian After Hide/Seek

By Michael O'Neil|2024-10-30T10:59:27-04:00May 11th, 2011|Blog|

It’s true that the Smithsonian’s Flashpoints and Faultlines forum was too late for Hide/Seek, but keeping the issues alive months after the exhibit closed may be the right timing for the future of this public institution. It was no surprise that in his welcoming remarks Wayne Clough described himself as having no choice but to censor the artwork. Less expected [...]

NCAC Calls For Release of Ai Weiwei

By Michael O'Neil|2020-01-03T13:40:25-05:00April 8th, 2011|Blog|

NCAC is adding to the global community of artists and institutions calling for the immediate release of the renowned Ai Weiwei, one China's most innovative and socially engaged creators. He was arrested at Beijing Airport this week for "economic crimes", and he alleges that in 2009 the security police attacked and beat him. Check out our call to [...]