[NetBehaviour] ArtLeaks: Banned on the Hill (and in Europe!)

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ArtLeaks: Banned on the Hill (and in Europe!)

Artist Franke James creates visual essays about social and environmental 
issues, especially climate change. Nektarina Non Profit, an organization 
trying to educate people on living sustainable lifestyles, was planning 
a 2011-2012 tour of Franke James’ artwork to 20 European cities. The 
goal was to inspire youth to become more eco-friendly. As reported by 
Voices-Voix, The Canadian Embassy initially gave the organizers of the 
show $5,000 for the project, but withdrew the funding a month later, and 
refused to support Franke James in any other way. James alleges that the 
government also attempted to prevent private sponsors from assisting her 
tour, and covered up its motives for intervening – motives based on 
silencing advocacy for the environment.

Franke described her censorship case to us, including ample documentation...
http://art-leaks.org/2012/02/17/1022/

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