Artist Ahmad Fuad Osman has denied that the National Art Gallery had discussed with him about the removal of his artworks, and says the gallery has contradicted itself in the reasons given for the removal. – Facebook pic, February 12, 2020.
VISUAL artist Ahmad Fuad Osman has disputed National Art Gallery’s narrative of events that resulted in his four artworks being removed from an ongoing exhibition for allegedly being political and obscene. He said although he was informed of the possibility of removal, the gallery however, did not meet with him or with the curator for the exhibition.
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Artist: I did not consent to allow NAG to remove artworkIn light of censorship, Ahmad Fuad Osman reiterates his demand for his solo exhibition to be shut down.
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National Art Gallery: We have the right to remove artworkThis Amerruddin Ahmad BalaiSeniNegara is in the haram business of promoting artwork and he sets so many rules like as though he is the champion of righteousness. Close down the NAG if you are righteous. Otherwise, let everything be put on show at your NAG. Freedom of expression in an art form is now subject to censorship. That’s typical Malaysia authorities treating their people like a bunch of immature kids. Give the public some credit! Well done artist
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2 demand return of loaned artworks after gallery censorship | The Malaysian InsightThey are unhappy about the removal of Ahmad Fuad Osman’s pieces.
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National Art Gallery should uphold freedom of artistic expression | The Malaysian Insight
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Artist: I did not consent to allow NAG to remove artworkIn light of censorship, Ahmad Fuad Osman reiterates his demand for his solo exhibition to be shut down.
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Rights group says National Art Gallery stifling free speech by removing paintings | Malay MailKUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — The National Human Rights Society (Hakam) criticised the National Art Gallery today for removing four of visual artist Ahmad Fuad Osman’s paintings, calling the move a curb on the freedom of expression. Hakam secretary-general Lim Wei Jiet said in a statement that the...
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