Athens National Gallery removes artworks following clash with far-right MP

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Athens’ National Gallery has removed artworks by artist Christophoros Katsadiotis, with his consent, in response to a violent incident involving far-right MP Nikolaos Papadopoulos.

The MP stormed the gallery last Monday, smashing a display case and removing four of Katsadiotis’ religious-themed paintings, labelling them as blasphemous.

The attack has sparked protests outside the gallery, with tensions escalating when ultra-Orthodox demonstrators clashed with cultural workers defending artistic freedom.

The National Gallery stated that the removal of the artworks was necessary to ensure the safety of its staff, visitors, and the institution, while also restoring normal operations.

Source: Ekathimerini.

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