Is it the 1st of April today?
No, it's the 1st of March.
The date is on the newspaper.
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| Venus von Willendorf |
The 30,000 year old figurine is to be seen in the Vienna Natural History Museum.
"We will not accept any censorship. Venus must remain naked. Not only in the museum but also in social media," said Christian Körbel, the museum's director.
Italian artist Laura Ghianda recently posted a photo of the 30,000 year old godess of fertility on Facebook.
It was promptly censored.
A year or two ago the ancient statues of Rome were covered up.
So as not to offend, was the official explanation.
But we are Europeans, and our statues are an important part of our history.
What the devil is going on?
I have just put a comment on your previous post and see a coincidence has arisen. I referred to 1st April and had not seen this post.
ReplyDeleteThings are rapidly going from mad to absurd. A politician in Europe is now being criticized for swearing an oath on a bible (Breitbart News).
DeleteThe world is indeed going mad Gwil. Either than or I am entering my dotage.
ReplyDeleteWell said. A few of us 'oldies' still have our wits about us! You included.
DeleteI wander here frequently from other blogs; today from Magnon. Your "etched in time and memory" comment, and your censored Venus would be my memories for today. Here, in this country, I am struck by how much is directed by fear of so much. Perception, the "consequences", danger, self aggrandizement. Here's to civilized freedom.
ReplyDeleteThank you Joanne. Here's to civilized freedom! I like it. Let's all raise a glass to that!
Delete__ My first response could be considered crude by some... so I chose to withhold. Censored? Historic Idol? Hypocrisy!
ReplyDelete[no misspelling] _m
censure history
butt undress that of now
hypocrisy
My initial response too.
DeleteMy response now directed to the Blue 'F', the would-be controllers of our moral and artistic compass: If thine eye offend thee pluck it out.