Confronting Bodies: The Russian Government
Date of Action: 2007-July 12. 2010
Specific Location: Sakharov Museum, Moscow, Russia
Description of Artwork: The art exhibit in question was entitled "Forbidden Art." There were many different pieces of art that were considered too dangerous. They included: a piece showing Mickey Mouse as Jesus Christ, a painting of the crucifixion with the head of Christ replaced by the Order of Lenin medal, an image of the Virgin Mary made out of caviar, and another of a Russian army general raping a soldier.
Description of Incident: The state charged the curators in 2007 with inciting hated.
Results of Incident: On July, 12 2010, they were found guilty of inciting hatred and were ordered to pay fines totaling over $11,000.
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/europe/10595903.stm;
Submitted By: Paul