Academic Intervention in Support of Artistic Freedom
December 19, 2025
Members of the School of Fine and Applied Arts at the Cyprus University of Technology advocate for artistic freedom and condemn censorship and violence. This intervention follows the cancellation of artist George Gavriil's exhibition due to threats against the gallery owner. The academics emphasize the importance of Article 19 of the Cypriot Constitution regarding freedom of speech. They also urge institutions and citizens to unequivocally denounce such 'fascist and criminal acts.' They stress that the issue concerns democracy, not just the artist's work.