The Importance of Artistic Freedom in Democracy
December 15, 2025
Lawyer Achilleas Emilianidis emphasizes that any restriction on artistic freedom, citing offense to feelings, is unwelcome in a democracy. In light of the controversy surrounding a painting by George Gavriel, Emilianidis urges politicians to exercise restraint in such matters. He points out that democracy promotes the exchange of views and artists should be free to express themselves. Public discourse on art should not be driven by political interests, especially before elections.