48 Volunteer Members of the Art Critics Federation Issue Joint Statement Opposing the Establishment of a Law Criminalizing Flag Desecration
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48 art critics from the Art Critics Federation issued a joint statement opposing the proposed law criminalizing flag desecration.Summary
The Art Critics Federation’s 48 volunteer members issued a joint statement opposing the draft law that would criminalize flag desecration, arguing it would threaten artistic freedom. They cited the flag’s historical role as a key subject in visual and sculptural art, warning that the bill could restrict all uses of the flag in creative works and lead to a chilling effect on expression. They also warned that existing museum-held works could face self‑censorship in exhibitions, limiting public access. Emphasizing diverse individual views on the flag, they called for protection of freedom of thought and conscience, and opposed the new flag‑desecration crime.
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