Name: Ahlam Shibli at Jeu de paume Paris

Date: 2006-present ,2006-present ,2006-present

Location: Europe ,Europe

SubjectPolitical/Economic/Social Opinion

MediumPhotography


Artist: Ahlam Shibli

Confronting Bodies: The exhibition Phantom Home is the first complete survey dedicated to this Palestinian artist?s practice.

Date of Action: 15/06/2013 bomb alter in jeu de paume

Specific Location: Jeu de paume paris

Description of Artwork: Today we received a call to support Marta Gili, Director of Jeu de Paume, and the staff at the Jeu de Paume who have received threats by groups and individuals who oppose the presentation of Ahlam Shiblis work. I am against such pressures on any cultural institution dedicated to promoting the principles of artistic expression and freedom.



Description of Incident: bomb alter, to close an exhibition



Results of Incident: Aur?lie Filippetti, French Minister of Culture and Communication ask to jeu de paume to preserve communities, what does it really mean, does it mean that this exhibition is unappropriate ?



Source: http://www.change.org/petitions/support-marta-gili-director-of-jeu-de-paume

Submitted By: Valerie Riant


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