Aichi Triennial Reopens Controversial Mini-Exhibition

October 9th, 2019

The 2019 Aichi Triennale in Japan has reopened a controversial part of its presentation; “After ‘Freedom of Expression?’” which explored a history of censorship of artworks in the country. The closure was the result of works delving into the history of ianfu, or comfort women, who were forced into sexual slavery during World War II by the Imperial Japanese Army.

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