The Drawings Against Genocide Cancellation: A Symptom of a Larger Illness The cancellation of Matthew Collings' "Drawings Against Genocide" show at Delta House in London is a disturbing reminder that the debate over artistic freedom and anti Semitism has reached new heights.
This controversy began as an attempt to silence Collings' critiques of Israeli violence against Palestinians, but it has evolved into a full blown assault on free speech, with pro Israel groups and law enforcement agencies involved.
The UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has been at the forefront of this effort, using its influence to pressure galleries and institutions into cancelling shows deemed "anti Semitic" by its narrow definition.