Skip to main content
SUPPORT FOR "HIDE/SEEK: DIFFERENCE AND DESIRE IN AMERICAN PORTRAITURE"

SUPPORT FOR "HIDE/SEEK: DIFFERENCE AND DESIRE IN AMERICAN PORTRAITURE"

93 signatures 7 to reach 100
T
Thomas P. signed
T
Tommy K. signed
F
Frank C. signed
L
laurel c. signed
J
Jessica N. signed
J
John T. signed
R
Rachel R. signed
J
joscelyn H. signed
L
Liliana D. signed
L
Lisa B. signed
Started by Anonymous 15 years, 7 months ago
We, the undersigned, support the National Portrait Gallery in its decision to curate and host the exhibition, "Hide/Seek: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture."  As a nation founded upon the ideals of liberty, freedom and the First Amendment, we believe that censorship of the exhibition is unwarranted and unwelcome in a free society.  We therefore condemn the removal of work by David Wojnarowicz from the exhibition.  Art can and should at times be challenging, and we feel that art should be the basis of dialogue and debate, not iconoclasm.

Updates

December 2, 2010

The massive surge of support proves that people are disgusted by the Smithsonian caving to these censors. We are tired of the cowardice from an institution that should be protecting art instead of attacking it.

6 Comments

D
David Malhotra
15 years ago Featured

The gallery should be ashamed for caving to pressure. Art is for everyone not just the people who want everything sanitized.

R
Rachel Taylor
15 years ago Featured

so tired of this. we need more shows like this not less. keep the work up.

M
Mark Werner
15 years ago Featured

Ridiculous censorship. Leave the art alone and let people decide for themselves what they like.

J
Jessica Anderson
15 years ago Featured

THIS IS ABOUT THE FIRST AMENDMENT. stop trying to hide history just because it makes you feel weird.

S
Sarah Abadi
15 years ago Featured

Art is supposed to make you uncomfortable sometimes. Removing that piece is just cowardice.

T
Tom Oliver
15 years ago Featured

wont be visiting the gallery if they keep banning stuff. grow up.

Help this petition grow

Share it with friends to help reach 100 signatures.

Sign Petition

We never post to your account. Social sign-in is used only to verify your signature.

or sign with Email

Add a comment?

Your signature will be added via . Tell others why you're signing — it's optional.

By signing, you accept iPetitions Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Share Petition

Don't stop at signing, share the petition link with friends to multiply our impact

Copy link or share directly

Instagram
QR Code