Toronto artist calls BS on censorship in Scotland

[Shana A]

Toronto artist calls BS on censorship in Scotland
INTERVENTIONS / Sandra Alland reports on the dangers of government involvement in queer and trans art
Sandra Alland / Toronto / Monday, February 22, 2010

http://www.xtra.ca/public/Toronto/Toronto_artist_calls_BS_on_censorship_in_Scotland-8276.aspx

On the surface, Scotland seems okay if you're queer or trans. There are prominent queer organizations, and gays enjoy mainstream rights like civil partnership, adoption and protection from hate crimes.

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So I was surprised to score what seemed like a dream job at the Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art. I was hired as artist-in-residence as part of Sh[OUT], a 10-month program featuring numerous queer exhibitions. There was commitment to trans and intersex artists, and even attempts to address race and ability. What could go wrong?