PEN America Publishes First-Ever Guide for Artists at Risk
“This year, we’ve seen an explosion of protest movements worldwide, but also the desperate attempts by governments to unjustly and at times violently muzzle artistic freedom and dissent.“ 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
Chilean Authorities Appear to Allow Erasure of Art Collective’s Work
"The threats these artists have been receiving are deplorable attempts to silence and intimidate artists." More
International Coalition Launches Virtual Gallery of Art Censored by Social Media
"Digital spaces are increasingly becoming the primary platforms for artists to showcase, share, and exchange their work around the world." More
PEN America: Pulling Moore Climate Film Would Be Censorship
"Calls to pull a film because of disagreement with its content are calls for censorship, plain and simple." More
PEN America-Led Coalition Launches New Rapid Response Network to Support African Artists
"Amani comes at a crucial moment for artistic freedom around the globe and in Africa." More