8 May 2010 - Arts lovers in Hong Kong better hurry to Korkos Gallery in Mid-Levels today, because the Hong Kong police has moved in after receiving a complaint that the works on display are obscene. The exhibition of 67 works by Jonathan Thomson is titled "
White Girls". The artist said he wanted to celebrate the beauty of women and that there is nothing obscene or indecent about that. Government body Tela will now have to rule if the exhibition violates the Obscene and Indecent Articles Ordinance. Maybe the Tela members should have a look at (art) history, because Mr. Thomson rightfully pointed out that people were already painting naked figures on cave walls. I also recommend them to visit the MTR where (almost) naked women smile at us from posters all around.
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