PEN America Demands Immediate Release of Cuban Rapper and Activist
Exactly one month ago, Cuban authorities arrested and detained rapper and activist Maykel Castillo. More
Cuban Authorities Must Release Detained Cuban Artists and Cease Harassment Campaign
On Thursday morning, Cuban police arrested four artists and one independent journalist attempting to leave their houses to participate in a demonstration in support of independent artist Luis Manuel… More
On World Day Against Cyber Censorship, Coalition Launches New Anti-Censorship Resource for Artists
Don’t Delete Art, a virtual gallery and campaign from an international coalition of artists and free expression organizations, has created the first comprehensive resource for artists to avoid and… More
Draft Russian Bill Would Threaten Artistic Freedom, Cultural Exchange
A draft Russian law that would require independent cultural and educational programs to be “licensed” by the Russian government poses a dire threat to freedom of expression, cultural education,… More
PEN America Condemns Arrest of Cuban Artists, Mass Detention of Protestors
“Such alarming disregard for the fundamental rights to freedom of expression and protest sends a clear message to independent artists and thinkers on the island: speak your mind and… More
Accusation That ‘Cuties’ Crosses Legal Lines ‘Patently False’
"While people are free to criticize the film's depiction of children in provocative clothing and dance performances, the claim that this fictional film transgresses legal lines is patently false." More
Filmmaker, CUNY Student Detained Unjustly in Egypt
"How many more artists must face threats to their lives for merely expressing themselves?" More
Art Exhibition Cancelation Sends Chilling Message About Artistic Freedom
"It is shocking to see museums suggest that artworks should not be exhibited because there is a 'risk that they may be misinterpreted.'" More
‘Antibodies’ Original Song Channels Fight for Free Expression
“While these two artists come from separate musical traditions and backgrounds, both have found a measure of solidarity in standing for human rights and freedom amid a difficult global… More
Suit Against Chilean Artist Collective Is Censorship
"The accusations against Las Tesis constitute a clear attempt to restrict freedom of artistic expression in Chile." More