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Attack on artist flayed

NEW DELHI: Referring to the recent attack on artist Chandramohan at M. S. University in Vadodara, speakers at a panel discussion here on “Artistic Licence and Moral Policing” said due respect should be accorded to works of serious art, while some felt the sentiments of various communities should also be respected by artists. Art critic Suneet Chopra said: “Any serious work of art must be given due respect. Work of aesthetic importance like Khajuraho cannot be perceived as vulgar. According to the IPC, it is the intention of the artist that is questioned and not the work of art.” Actor Nandita Das said interference during examination at M. S. University was a serious matter. Danseuse Uma Sharma said while artists had the licence to depict nudes in their work of art, they should refrain from touching Hindu gods and goddesses.

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