Presentation Title
Presentation Type
Brown Bag Lunch Discussion (Facilitated during Thursday or Friday lunch and is centered on one key topic)
Abstract
Censorship: it is unlikely that any academic, especially in the arts, would come out in favor of censorship. But what is the right course of action when a student's work in a graduation show offends the public? And if steps are taken to remove the presumably offensive work, are we betraying our beliefs about the value of student's work or promoting good relationships with the public? This has been an active year for ethical questions about art -- but who expect them to be our own issues? Details about this case and all the roles played will be provided as we search for a workable solution.
Keywords
censorship, art museums and the public
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Recommended Citation
Barris, Roann (2018). "Ethical Issues: Good, Bad, and Ugly," Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings. https://newprairiepress.org/accp/2018/trends/6
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Ethical Issues: Good, Bad, and Ugly
Censorship: it is unlikely that any academic, especially in the arts, would come out in favor of censorship. But what is the right course of action when a student's work in a graduation show offends the public? And if steps are taken to remove the presumably offensive work, are we betraying our beliefs about the value of student's work or promoting good relationships with the public? This has been an active year for ethical questions about art -- but who expect them to be our own issues? Details about this case and all the roles played will be provided as we search for a workable solution.
