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'Told them to give it to me in writing': Raihan Vadra recounts Bikaner House photo removal
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What Happened?
Raihan Vadra alleges that Bikaner House officials demanded the removal of protest photos from his exhibition, claiming they violated venue policy. He was given limited time to comply.
Key points
- Raihan Vadra's exhibition titled 'No Idea Is Fine' was set to open at 7 pm.
- Bikaner House officials raised objections to 70 photographs shortly before the event.
- Raihan was instructed to remove all images, including those featuring the Indian flag.
- He was given only a few hours to comply with the removal request.
- Officials did not provide written explanations for the removal of specific photographs.
- Raihan left two photographs of the Indian flag on display, arguing they did not violate policy.
Key insights
- The removal of protest images raises questions about censorship in artistic spaces.
- Raihan's insistence on keeping the Indian flag images suggests a defense of national symbols in art.
- The controversy may lead to increased scrutiny of venue policies regarding political content.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions between artistic expression and institutional policies.
Entities
Raihan Vadra· PersonBikaner House· LocationPriyanka Gandhi Vadra· PersonRobert Vadra· PersonKarti Chidambaram· PersonPawan Khera· Person
Source
Times of India
