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Arts censorship dilemma

Description: At ICA, advocates of freedom of expression defend the Mapplethorpe exhibit. Opponents at State House press conference claim the photos are obscene and should be censored. Discussion of what makes something art, what makes something obscene, and how to judge a community standard.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/31/1990

Human figure exhibit at MFA

Description: Curator comments on various renderings of the human figure in MFA exhibit. Many nudes and parts of the body in photos, drawings, paintings and sculpture.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/31/1990

Mapplethorpe exhibit at ICA

Description: Preview of ICA exhibit of Robert Mapplethorpe's photographs with curator commenting on pictures. Close-ups of many photos, including nudes and controversial images. Discussion focuses on the XYZ portfolio.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/31/1990

TOCN show on Mapplethorpe exhibit

Description: TOCN show with stories on the Robert Mapplethorpe exhibit at the ICA. Controversial photos.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/31/1990