Author: Elizabeth Grenier

Rachita Taneja: Using Comics to Fight Censorship in India When Rachita Taneja uploaded her first comic on Facebook in 2014, she never imagined it would lead to a successful web series called Sanitary Panels. Through simple stick figures, Taneja comments on social, political, and cultural issues in India, ranging from #MeToo to freedom of speech. Her feminist focus has garnered her over 133,000 followers on Instagram. However, with fame comes backlash. Taneja faces extreme online hate, including rape and death threats. She even faces a Supreme Court case for “contempt of court” due to her critical drawings about the Indian…

An Artist’s Battle: False Accusations and Censorship In a controversial move, the Saarland Museum’s Modern Gallery canceled an exhibition by artist Candice Breitz in November 2023, citing her alleged connections to the BDS movement and failure to condemn Hamas terror attacks. Breitz vehemently denies both claims and reiterated her stance at Berlin’s International Literature Festival. Despite supporting the right to boycott, she maintains she is not a BDS supporter. What makes Breitz’s case noteworthy is her Jewish identity, further complicating the narrative. The incident sheds light on Germany’s increasing censorship of events perceived as antisemitic after the BDS resolution in…

Exhibition by Candice Breitz Canceled Amid Controversy An exhibition by South African artist Candice Breitz was canceled by the Saarland Museum’s Modern Gallery in November 2023 due to allegations of association with the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement and failure to condemn Hamas attacks. Breitz denied the accusations at a recent panel discussion, clarifying her support for the Palestinian struggle without endorsing BDS. The cancellation highlighted Germany’s approach to BDS and antisemitism, leading to increased controversies in cultural circles. Following a 2019 resolution condemning BDS, instances of withdrawing invitations to avoid accusations of antisemitism have risen drastically. Diaspora Alliance…