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Trump's Cultural Reshaping: Book Ban and Kennedy Center Takeover
US President Trump's executive order ending federal diversity programs has led to the removal of Julianne Moore's children's book from military school libraries and a cultural shift, with artists protesting and institutions changing policies. The Kennedy Center is now chaired by Trump himself.
Trump's Cultural Reshaping: Book Ban and Kennedy Center Takeover
US President Trump's executive order ending federal diversity programs has led to the removal of Julianne Moore's children's book from military school libraries and a cultural shift, with artists protesting and institutions changing policies. The Kennedy Center is now chaired by Trump himself.
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48% Bias Score
Australia's Venice Biennale Selection Overturned Amid Resignations and Controversy
Following public and political criticism of some of his previous artworks, Lebanese-Australian artist Khaled Sabsabi and his artistic partner, Michael Dagostino, were removed from the 2026 Venice Biennale by Creative Australia; three board members resigned in protest, and an independent review has b...
Australia's Venice Biennale Selection Overturned Amid Resignations and Controversy
Following public and political criticism of some of his previous artworks, Lebanese-Australian artist Khaled Sabsabi and his artistic partner, Michael Dagostino, were removed from the 2026 Venice Biennale by Creative Australia; three board members resigned in protest, and an independent review has b...
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52% Bias Score
Slovakia's Cultural Purge: A Sign of Authoritarian Consolidation
Under Prime Minister Robert Fico, Slovakia's cultural sector faces systematic dismantling, mirroring historical authoritarian crackdowns, sparking massive protests amid concerns about the country's democratic future and alliances.
Slovakia's Cultural Purge: A Sign of Authoritarian Consolidation
Under Prime Minister Robert Fico, Slovakia's cultural sector faces systematic dismantling, mirroring historical authoritarian crackdowns, sparking massive protests amid concerns about the country's democratic future and alliances.
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52% Bias Score
Berlin's Culture Budget Cut Threatens Artistic Freedom
Berlin's 2025 cultural budget faces a €130 million cut, threatening numerous venues and programs and shifting power to market forces, impacting artistic freedom and accessibility.
Berlin's Culture Budget Cut Threatens Artistic Freedom
Berlin's 2025 cultural budget faces a €130 million cut, threatening numerous venues and programs and shifting power to market forces, impacting artistic freedom and accessibility.
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60% Bias Score
Creative Australia Revokes Artist's Venice Biennale Invitation Amid Outrage
Creative Australia rescinded artist Khaled Sabsabi's invitation to represent Australia at the 2026 Venice Biennale following a media article questioning his past artworks depicting Hassan Nasrallah and George W. Bush, prompting resignations and widespread criticism.
Creative Australia Revokes Artist's Venice Biennale Invitation Amid Outrage
Creative Australia rescinded artist Khaled Sabsabi's invitation to represent Australia at the 2026 Venice Biennale following a media article questioning his past artworks depicting Hassan Nasrallah and George W. Bush, prompting resignations and widespread criticism.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Elected Kennedy Center Chairman; President Rutter Fired
Following President Trump's appointment of a new board largely composed of his supporters, Deborah Rutter was fired as president of the Kennedy Center, prompting concerns about potential censorship and changes to its programming, reflecting a broader politicization of arts institutions.
Trump Elected Kennedy Center Chairman; President Rutter Fired
Following President Trump's appointment of a new board largely composed of his supporters, Deborah Rutter was fired as president of the Kennedy Center, prompting concerns about potential censorship and changes to its programming, reflecting a broader politicization of arts institutions.
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52% Bias Score
Government Funding and Artistic Freedom: The Case of Jonas Staal and the Prix de Rome
Jonas Staal, recipient of the 2023 Prix de Rome visual arts award, whose work often criticizes authority, received funding from the Dutch government's Mondriaan Fund, sparking debate about the relationship between government funding and artistic freedom and the potential for conflict of interest.
Government Funding and Artistic Freedom: The Case of Jonas Staal and the Prix de Rome
Jonas Staal, recipient of the 2023 Prix de Rome visual arts award, whose work often criticizes authority, received funding from the Dutch government's Mondriaan Fund, sparking debate about the relationship between government funding and artistic freedom and the potential for conflict of interest.
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40% Bias Score
MSO Terminates Pianist's Contract After Gaza Comments, Challenging Artists' Legal Protections
Following her August 11, 2024 performance of "Witness", a piece dedicated to slain Palestinian journalists, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) terminated pianist Kathryn Stott's contract and cancelled future performances, claiming in court that she has no legal connection to the orchestra, threa...
MSO Terminates Pianist's Contract After Gaza Comments, Challenging Artists' Legal Protections
Following her August 11, 2024 performance of "Witness", a piece dedicated to slain Palestinian journalists, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) terminated pianist Kathryn Stott's contract and cancelled future performances, claiming in court that she has no legal connection to the orchestra, threa...
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48% Bias Score
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