As parliamentary elections take place in Russia, with the only open question being how much power Putin will ultimately win, his ability to censor Russian artists appears to be on the rise.According to the New York Times, “Era of Mercy,” the above photograph with two Russian policemen shown in a passionate embrace, was one of dozens of works pulled from a Russian-sponsored show in Paris.
"The Paris show’s curator, Andrei Yerofeyev, now faces criminal charges, initiated by a vice speaker of Parliament, by pro-Kremlin youth groups and by members of the church." (NYT)Let me get this straight. Before, it was the Communist Party that controlled everything, and now it is Putin and the Orthodox Church. I guess this way is better?
