Queer art censored at queer arts festival
After volunteering to help out at a queer art exhibition in the UK, Jane Hoy was ordered to cover up some of the works with masking tape and subsequently sought answers to what appeared to be censorship based on homophobia.
13 December 2010
http://www.thescavenger.net/glb/queer-art-censored-at-queer-arts-festival-33498.htmlThe atmosphere in the atrium at Hampstead Town Hall was relaxed and mellow. I enjoyed discussing the artwork on the walls with the young people passing through on their way to media workshops and the older people waiting for classes in literature and art appreciation. I encouraged visitors to complete evaluations, most of which are glowing.
I was a volunteer at GFEST, London's LGBT arts festival during November 2010. It featured more than 80 artists in exhibitions, theatre, dance and performance, short films and workshops. My job was to keep an eye on the art exhibition at this historic building in north London.
