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Removal of Art About Abortion at Idaho College is a “Slap in the Face” to Academic and Artistic Freedom, Says PEN America

Press ReleaseMarch 7, 2023

“Lewis-Clark State College’s decision to pull artworks from an exhibit on urgent challenges in healthcare today is a slap in the face to academic and artistic freedom; it undermines… More

Closing of Art Exhibit about Racism at Arkansas Tech U Deprives Campus of Opportunity to Engage with it

Press ReleaseJanuary 20, 2023

Kristen Shahverdian, senior manager in the Free Expression and Education program, made the following comments: “That art dealing with racism in America has impacted viewers in different ways is understandable.… More

Indictment of Iranian Rap Artist Toomaj Salehi for Music Supporting Protests is “Obscene and Horrifying,” Says PEN America

Press ReleaseDecember 2, 2022

(NEW YORK)— PEN America today condemned the indictment in Iran of rap artist Toomaj Salehi, who could  face the death penalty for songs he wrote in support of ongoing mass… More

Rising Restrictions on Artistic Freedom in Africa Linked to Political Crises, Flawed Elections and Covid

Press ReleaseNovember 22, 2022

“Over the last few years in Africa, we have witnessed disturbing attacks on artists from around the continent, accompanied by widespread and pernicious efforts to dampen the right to… More

Five Year Prison Sentence Against Performance Artist in Russia Is “Unjust” Criminalization of Free Expression

Press ReleaseOctober 19, 2022

“There is great irony when a one-man protest against political imprisonment becomes itself a case of an artist wrongfully incarcerated,” said Polina Sadovskaya, director of Eurasia programs at PEN… More

PEN America Condemns Death Threats and Intimidation Against Oregon Shakespeare Festival Director

Press ReleaseOctober 4, 2022

As we know from PEN America’s work to support those facing online abuse, however, women of color routinely face disproportionate and uniquely virulent attacks. In our increasingly polarized society,… More

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