"The banned Manics sleeve proves that paint still has the power to shock" says Jonathan Jones in his article in the Guardian.co.uk
The Manics' James Dean Bradfield ... 'We just thought it was a beautiful painting'.
"Manic Street Preachers album cover censored by supermarkets"
to read the rest of Sean Michael's article go to the Guardian.co.uk
7 comments:
I believe supermarkets have critics on staff to detect and eliminate vegetables that have inappropriate shapes.
After trials by media now we have education by supermarkets. What next?
Oh come on, private companies have a right to display what they want. This is not 'censorship'.
Hi,
I quite appreciate this painting style.
It transmits strenght, technique and creativity.
Best regards,
José
It's a lovely painting of a painful-looking subject. Thank goodness for the internet--almost uncensorable.
View the full painting here
Jenny Saville's work has always struck a cord with mix controversy. Her figurative imagery relays through heavy brushstrokes strength and a sense of pain and conflict. Really stops a person in their tracks.
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