Palestinian Artist Samia Halaby Slams Indiana U. for Canceling Exhibit over Her Support for Gaza

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We spend the hour looking at how artists, writers and other cultural workers in the United States and Europe are facing a growing backlash after expressing solidarity for Palestine. We begin with one of these "canceled" cultural workers: renowned Palestinian American artist Samia Halaby, whose first U.S. retrospective was canceled by her graduate alma mater, Indiana University, after she criticized Israel's bombardment of Gaza. The school’s provost said this week the show would have been a "lightning rod" that carried a "risk of violence." Halaby expresses her shock and disappointment at the betrayal of "academic freedom" evidenced by the decision. "The administration has lost sight of their responsibility to the community, to the students that are there," she says, and adds, "This is much larger than I am," citing the suppression of pro-Palestine student activism around the country and calling it "a kind of attempt at mind control."
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[@iem61]

Would they have cancelled if it was an Israeli exhibit? Double standards at every level.

[@MeanOldLady]

Israel hasn't been on a rampage of global conquest for 1400 years unlike ALL of islam!

[@desertpirate9413]

And people say there is no racism in this country.

[@robertrichard6107]

One's a woman and running for president.

[@SignofJonahYunis.Jesus.Warrior]

​@@robertrichard6107As an American woman myself, I want a beautiful souled MAN running this country! JFK warned us in his Inaugural Address and since then, it's been arrogant poppet's being selected under the false pretence they have been elected! The Presidency has been nothing other than Chinese 🎭 Theater, especially since Actor Reagan. Absolutely disgusting! It's obvious how they're playing us like a bunch of idiots!

[@patrickcorcoran889]

As an artist I find this so upsetting and infuriating! Three hard years of art making and exhibition prep! I hope she gets the show or that another gallery shows it!

[@idontwantcorporateretaliat6301]

artists don't "own" galleries.@@daniele.3361

[@SignofJonahYunis.Jesus.Warrior]

Jeez... I'm a Welsh-Palestinian-American who never heard of her. That's so sad... Her art is AMAZING! This is depressing 😔 I hope America can turn this Nation right side up again.

[@lindavestal8139]

Why is the whole world giving into the bullies or the threat of bullies? Kowtowing to bullies only emboldens them.

[@SignofJonahYunis.Jesus.Warrior]

​@@truthbtold-sj6hxIt's more than money... which is the root of all evil.

[@phasematerialsresearch9319]

Idk, ask the Jennifer Anistons of the world, she is pro-genocide.

[@giantdaughter3559]

Beautiful , steadfast artist forced to leave her home long ago . I think of all the potential future artist that are being killed at this very moment and I mourn for them. Culture is being destroyed. This woman is amazing, smart, thoughtful.

[@stanr8946]

Did you mourn for all the future artists who were murdered by Hamas on 7 October? Or do you simply not care because you're another anti-semite masquerading as a secular humanist?

[@jo-annerichardson34]

So true, sadly.

[@raniareda740]

And they call this Western Democracy .... it is way far away from that 😔

[@karincarl4535]

America is a Republic. The Word Democracy is NOT in Any of Our Founding Documents at all. "The Evil Ones" in Charge REPEAT the word Democracy over and over and over so that People are Brainwashed to think it is a Demon-crazy......get it? 😂 Now....I$.RaH.El calls itself a Democracy, but THEY ARE NO HOW A DEMOCRACY at all......in Fact, I$.rah.ell Doesn't Even have a Constution., but I do think is a Demon'Crazy. 🤣

[@joeyjoejoe314]

Boycott Indiana University

[@NaderNabilart]

Cultural, sport, and academic boycotts have never been more important. Not just economic. We really need to distance ourselves from this regressive monopolistic harmful environment, if we so desire to keep progressing as a society and for the world to be a better place.

[@phasematerialsresearch9319]

That entire institution is corrupt

[@zack2804]

You can't. There are legal Jewish watchlists who actively look for the names of students to ruin so they'll never be employed in the future for being "antisemitic". These are the measures they're willing to take to censor people.

[@kpokpojiji]

Certainly a fine reflection on Indiana, righty?

[@Aleaaitacest3736]

Some people think calling for a ceasefire is supporting Hamas. Or condemning Israel is supporting Hamas. Or supporting Palestinians is supporting Hamas. So stpd

[@SadaK-tr6dm]

No they know very well that the two are different. But they still behave like idiots to justify the madness.

[@H_Dar792]

Western MSM (main stream media) three months later: have you condemned Hamas? "Dying Gazans Criticized for Not Using Last Words to Condemn Hamas." - The Onion report 13/10/2023

[@Ach-Rust]

Or even calling them terrorists..... Let's not forget about the resistance.

[@SadaK-tr6dm]

@@H_Dar792 “Lap media” - who will be always in the Zionists lap. And Zionists will be always in their lap.

[@nicolelouis8968]

Zionists and Intelligence agencies like Mossad media are masters at tactics of propaganda, taken right out of the Nazi, Joseph Goebbel's book and Israel's project 2009: global language dictionary...look it up.

[@giovannaiozzi238]

shocking disgrace.

[@user-kk7jh3op3f]

Israel moans about what happened to them, but also happens to be what they did to Palestinians for decades

[@jamesfox2857]

The Israeli Government Isnt Israeli Nor Jewish = Its ZIONIST `S !!!

[@-in-the-meantime...]

She made their "list".. heh smdh

[@brendasmart553]

They seem to willingly forego the fact that they are the ones who financed and fostered Hamas into empowerment,using them as a pawn to stop any 2 state solution or peace!!!

[@robertrichard6107]

Minority Control, that's what they're all about. Trump and his brain dead son in law mimic them too, to their delight.

[@gol622]

👍💯

[@rachaelik]

This is unbelievably shocking. Shame on the museum for this prejudice and cowardice!

[@robertrichard6107]

The name of the State says it all.

[@myrtillesm3532]

Even the definition of genicide...

[@FionGunn]

I love the comment about the exhibition of ABSTRACT art was likely to be a ‘lightening rod’ good luck with that ! What an insane stance! I wish Halaby could sue the university - breach of contract?

[@robertrichard6107]

Is Picasso's daughter still around, perhaps she could get it shown in Guernica? I fought anywhere in France would show it though, they proliferated nuclear weapons to Israel.

[@mariannebarnard7048]

So sad what is being done to people with so much talent. What did they do?

[@stanr8946]

What "talent"? You clowns will call anyone who slaps sh!t together an "artist" provided you agree with their political views.

[@jo-annerichardson34]

Absolutely nothing to deserve this. The US has sunk to such lows. Beyond belief.

[@rhi4288]

It is so upsetting that Palestinians are dehumanized in all aspects of life. They deserve to exist. Thank you democracy now for featuring Samia. I will follow Palestinian artists and show my support in anyway I can.

[@asielmundo]

I agree with your opinion about artists, models, actors, politics from Palestine 🇵🇸 👏

[@promi429]

​@daniele.3361 your comment has nothing to do with what that person said, try again

[@myrtillesm3532]

International community ought to excuse themselves for letting Palestinians down for so may years. Peace on earth could have been on earth much earlier, with lives saved. M

[@pluribus_unum]

It's disgusting how the very same people who argue we be capable of _separating the actions of the artist from the art_ for the likes of Woody Allen or Werner Herzog won't see their hypocrisy in refusing to do so for a Palestinian artist and scion.

[@giantdaughter3559]

Excellent point

[@stanr8946]

WTF are you even babbling about?

[@pluribus_unum]

@@stanr8946- I spoke plainly. You aren't here for debate or conversation, you are here to carry water for the IDF. You conflate 2.4 million Palestinians [(in Israeli occupied Palestine, Israel proper, as well as the West Bank)] with the terrorist wing of Hamas (15,000-20,000 fighters).

[@MartinMaat]

​@@stanr8946If you do not understand something, a polite request for clarification will suffice. I am sure there will be plenty of smart people willing to enlighten you.

[@stanr8946]

@@pluribus_unum You spouted psychobabble, you apparently have no real point to make.

[@caro_es]

She sums up the situation so eloquently.

[@rufuswilliamson1722]

One more kick in the groin to The Constitution; muzzled Free Speech on an issue some people in power want to quell.

[@SadaK-tr6dm]

- Neitainyahu let the attack happen on his own couintry, despitte knowing about the atttack 3 days befoore it happened. - Music festtival was organised with lot of foregniers just 3 miles away from the border. Why, and suggested it? - Music festtival was extended by one day as the attack did not happen when it was thoughht to happen. Who’s ordered the extension and gave approval? - Noticing that music festival casualty was less, used I.D.F to increease the casuaalties in the music festtival. Who ordered this?

[@ArleeStarr]

Spot on. Glad your post stayed up. I have written the same (with more descriptive words) since Oct 8th, but mine disappear when the zi-oh-not-see censors read them.

[@SadaK-tr6dm]

@@ArleeStarr Yes, YT does not like any facts told against the Colonialist. Anything told against oppressed people YT takes nicely. My comment also got deleted my times. I tried rephrasing multiple times. And above got accepted.

[@nicolelouis8968]

The Elephant in the room that nobody is talking about....everything but. Thought I was the only one but my comments are always shadow banned or removed by YT. Spot on! and the music festival was actually moved to that area from another region it was planned to be. Why? Too many red flags....several months before soldiers were transferred to the West Bank? The censors which can hear a cat breathe suddenly failed?...Just like what happened in Maui's attack. Keep talking, we have to raise these questions as nobody is addressing it.

[@asnaeb2]

It's obvious who controls them.

[@SadaK-tr6dm]

Why should Isriael not be called as a teirroirist, for what they did and are still doing? Especially, for 9000 children killed, 250 schools destroyed and 110 journalists killed.

[@stanr8946]

You believe everything Hamas tells you?

[@nivisalba]

Most definitely, Israel is considered a terrorist state due to their imprisonment and apartheid regime. World citizens know, our leaders are corrupt, unfortunately and only care about lining their pockets.

[@jeffaholics2289]

@@stanr8946 yeah, it’s all “KHamas”

[@SadaK-tr6dm]

@@stanr8946 No I believe the world and I believe my eyes. You believe your eyes? Have you seen the destruction done by Isriael? Looking at the destruction done by Isriael any sane person can immediately assert the actual numbers will be at least double of what I mentioned above. You believe the terriorist Zionists?

[@ceciliaolivares4005]

And all the hospitals in Gaza destroyed. It’s the UN saying it. And no, the UN is not antisemite.

[@Angela-pi6zc]

Liberate Palestine!

[@VassilkaMorrison-pd7ip]

I am sorry your university did this to you. I enjoyed your art and shared this site with others to view your art.

[@denisehamed3967]

Can't these things be reason to sue the school on discrimination?It's not right for them to do this.

[@samgomu]

They are clearly owned and have been told ...

[@matthewkopp2391]

They could be sued on multiple charges within a civil court. As far as ethnic discrimination in a state court it would likely fall under title 9, which she should immediately register a complaint in order to receive a hearing as it had only a 180 day statuette of limitations.

[@brendasmart553]

In retaliation this woman artist could indeed do a whole exhibit on just what a real lightening rod of artwork would REALLY look like, giggle, and have it shown at a better renowned location.

[@BR-gc5uo]

This truly is the moral compass of the world.

[@cowsandpigsmaketheearthwar1471]

Love you Amy and Nermine for your brave reporting and actual journalism

[@mikabearcoaching]

As an IU Arts alumni myself and supporter of a ceasefire and freedom for Palestine, I find this censorship so tragic and disgusting. I have so much respect for Samia and her work. The 2 sentence cancellation was insult upon insult!

[@jackmeehof2440]

Home of the free where if you say the wrong thing your life will be destroyed

[@coleengoodell7523]

OMG! Samia Halaby's work is incredible! Absolutely stunning! BRAVO! What a talent. So beautiful as to bring tears to my eyes in wonder of their beauty and her incredible gift. Thank you for sharing some of her work on this program. I may have never have seen them otherwise. Weepingly humbled by her work, gift and heart. Thank you. Bravo!

[@shabanamazher767]

Shameless

[@-in-the-meantime...]

1. Family is from Europe 2. Published writings encouraging beliefs to form political movement 3. Self chosen name "of god" 4. Contained neighbors physically whilst killing them child, women, men 5. Ignored outrage from most of the world Am I talking about Netanyahus or Hitlers?

[@geoforamorio]

A few months ago I created a new term: Neonazionism, from the neonazis + zionism, to describe exactly that!

[@ArleeStarr]

There is no difference between them, except that maybe, in light of the current genocide of Palestine, Hitler has been vindicated.

[@-in-the-meantime...]

@@ArleeStarr definitely didnt have Germany passing the torch to Israel for '24

[@norvellatastytopia1687]

HALABY'S ARTWORK IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@lovinglife419]

Everything that is being done to suppress Palestinian voices is only amplifying it. Before now, millions of people were ignorant to Ms. Samia Halaby, including me. May her art and this country persevere ❤ God is unchanging, this cannot go on. He will restore freedom.

[@Syzygy_Bliss]

I guess, what’s the point of building your institution’s credibility if you don’t spend it occasionally. It’d be nice if it was spent to expose human rights abuses though.

[@NaderNabilart]

First time to know Samia Halaby. I feel deeply betrayed by the people whose jobs are supposed to be enriching our cultural and academic experience as students, community and the whole society. My mind is racing with questions such as: Why didn't we learn about Palestinian artists in school or university? Why don't we see Palestinian cultural productions anywhere around us? Samia, Your work is phenomenal. You deserve so much recognition. I hope it will come from the people, not from this government or this university administration who are actively helping prolong what we have been watching for more than a hundred days. I'm glad your voice is reaching even a minority, I assure you you touched a lot of souls with your expressions including my soul.

[@ArleeStarr]

Before Natanyahu opened the door (for you know who and why), there were Palestinian dance troops and music groups touring the U.S. and cities around the world.

[@NaderNabilart]

@@ArleeStarr This only can be seen as discrimination and silencing of a group and all of those supporting them. I hope they get even better chances in the near future.

[@charliebrandt2263]

Fascism is alive and well throughout the Western world. The attack on artists is one of the signs that seem really obvious. It happened quickly in Germany under the Nazi's. and now we see the same but throughout the West. It is the canary in the cage in a mine. Why, you ask? Simples. Artists are often really clear thinkers from their 'observer, outsider' position, and through that angle can see a little further than the surface. Worse, like a signpost, can direct the viewer or participator to that wider perspective. From my angle I became an artist from that effect, where haunting museums of art, first fascinated by the skill of recreating reality, soon realised the stories they told were opening onto so much more prompting me even to self examination, particularly with my facility I was lucky to be born with. These are dangerous times indeed; we have developed so many tools to manipulate us, we have so little room to turn, from controlling every aspect of the narrative playing out under their directive. Art maybe critical in the end, particularly as it spans so much more now than pictures on walls. It can still be subversive. A last bastion of open questioning, inpenetrable to many but carrying a message to those that can look.

[@MendeMaria-ej8bf]

Who understands this madness?

[@MendeMaria-ej8bf]

@@StopEthnicCleansingInPalestine Could that be changed? ☺

[@-in-the-meantime...]

She made it onto their 'list'... smdh

[@MendeMaria-ej8bf]

@@-in-the-meantime... smdh = ?

[@jamesfox2857]

@@MendeMaria-ej8bf = ES = IF EVERYONE STARTS """ TELLING THE " TRUTH """ = Briotain STARTED """ ALL OF THIS WITH CHRISTIAN PURITY IN EUROPE WANTED ALL " JEWS " REMOVED FROM EUROPE AS A WHOLE = 1912 through 1917 Rothschilds and Balfour Influenbced The Briiitish Empire Through Zionist`s Beliefs THAT THE JEWISH BELIEFS DID NOT ALLIGN WITH CHRISTIAM BELIEFS AND BRITAIN WANTED A " PURE STATE OF BEING " YOu Can Looook Back To Past Kings KIlling OFF OTHER KINGS AND QUEENNS DUE TO """" CHRISTIAN BELIEFS IN OPURITY = " WHITE " = HENCE THIS PARANOIA OF EVERYONE TRYING TO DO RID OF THE WHITE RACE !!! and HERE IS WHERE YOU B SHOULD WWAKE UP TO EXACTLY WWHERE ALL OF THISC COMES FROM = SLAVERRY = RACISM TYRANY OPPRESSION = i Could go On = THE LIST IS LONG , , , = Europes OWN HISTORY PROVES MY STATEMENTS = AND THEY CANNOT DENY IT EITHER = ALTHOUGH THEY DO KILL OFF THOSE WHOM TRY !!! = YES THEY DO !!! = SAUUDI ARABIA NOR RUSSIA ARE THE ONLY ONES KILING OFF THOSE THAT OPPOSE THEM !!!!!!!

[@-in-the-meantime...]

@@MendeMaria-ej8bf shaking my damned head

[@timbly5824]

Indiana University should ashamed for canceling. We’re all gods children. Of all universities you should know that.

[@allyngharbi641]

Artists are telling the story with emotions , Amy thank you ❤

[@xoxox.skinnychef]

It started well before this, during the pandemic. My YT channel was disappeared over night without notice. 100s of videos on human rights and social justice. A few were even here on DN. Back in the Mobile Broadcast News days.

[@xoxox.skinnychef]

Beautiful work, btw!🩷

[@groundhog1903]

thank you for representing some many so well

[@michaelplunkett5124]

An embarrassment action for a great university. I hope they will apologize to her.

[@ArleeStarr]

A university that censors truth and cheers for genocide is not great.

[@randkishawi8475]

I am so sorry to learn about the turn of events so unfair so unwarranted it is a disservice to everyone

[@bowerbird7463]

Hoping this goes in Samia’s favour. Highlighting what happened with this cancellation will bring higher regard & public profile of her life & belief in justice. Samia looks so graceful in her thought process, measured, reasonable, with a wisdom of a lifetime of seeing the world from many angles.

[@lbrown7164]

All these presidents are afraid to lose their job. After Harvard what did you think would happen

[@maunasiliandergamba2387]

In 🇩🇪 artists cannot get government funding unless one signs a paper that states that the artist stands with Israel go figure

[@stanr8946]

Why do "artists" need government funding? They can go get a job like the rest of us, and do their "art" on their spare time with their own money.

[@maunasiliandergamba2387]

@@stanr8946it sounds nice but clearly You’re not familiar with artist life in less developed countries, but I don’t blame you, there are countries where there is no jobs for artists at all

[@brendasmart553]

Your ignorance on art is proven by your own assumptions written here.@@stanr8946

[@beonlife3283]

Artists should be above that gang of administrators💎💙💎not the other way around!

[@lucyspastels]

The University should be ashamed. What a loss it is for those who would have loved to see this show.

[@dvoravithanovsky6902]

Let us get this show back on track. Now

[@s.terris9537]

I would love to see her art! I wonder if the MOMA in San Francisco would be interested, Samia. I hope you explore other options.

[@sergiom3097]

I hope other art museums in the US and abroad give Samia Halaby a chance, time and space to show her artwork. ❤️

[@shahlaahy4372]

Unbelievable!

[@blacksilence7968]

The power structure always watch our artist because they know through the arts many times revelations are communicated through artists. The artist's then produces a beautiful song, sculpture, painting or a profound book, play or movie script that wakes the people up. Many times throughout my life I have been "CANCELED" in the form of being fired from a job because I Love humanity and hate the ones that create inhumane realities for human beings. I'll leave you with a poem from my book: TRYIN TIMES from the Pyramids to the Projects TOWER OF BABEL Do we understand her? The one that gave us brick for stone and slime for mortar... If so, how did we get here? Is it because we have that King James order or that King James version? Both are confusing to the many not in the know... The Tower of Babel, America like the biblical city Babylon, who watches her people even when they sleep. The Tower of Babel, Genesis (11:1-9) have we figured out (9-11) yet? or will we allow another one?

[@lesleedaniel7597]

Samia Halaby, Wow ! Amazing work ... unique, powerful, and empowering to look at, I love all the layers of colour and structures, fascinating, the opportunity to stand or sit in person would be very intellectually and personally inspiring and a Joy. I hope you are invited to Tate Modern in London, UK. I'll ask if they have plans. I'm concerned and sorry about the escalations, social and global fallout that includes the atrocities we are all witnessing or worst personally impacted by and experiencing, that our Governments, are not proactively challenging, or taking remedial responsibility, to Halt genocidal barbarity and atrocities. Thank you for your world view, for your perspective, your voice and speaking out. We must have equitable, empowered and Free Peace 🕊️...

[@anneehall8240]

fantastic & IMPORTANT discussion! thank you DN & especially to Samia Halaby! Instant fan! Samia is a sharp. deep. and creative thinker & speaker! can’t wait to explore your art! 🌟🙏🏽🌟

[@lisabahouth8893]

When the exhibition DOES open somewhere else that has a conscience, and it WILL, we all must go.

[@margaret206528]

I am Asian and I don’t have any religion. But I have been crying for Palestinians in the past few months! The whole world sees the mass killing of Palestinians by Israel and complicit USA! Shame on those humanitarian hypocrites! May god mercy snd grant justice to the oppressed Palestinians! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🥲🥲🥲🥲

[@amelkatrin3464]

Extremly shocking.😱

[@nadiazada7804]

All these cancelled shows should go online and on social media

[@Arahansannihilation]

Artists never wrong about their opinions. They see the evil and paint it as it is.

[@prembaboolal5996]

It’s a shame that the world is crusifying the people who stands for truth

[@kevinwilliams1768]

excellent interview , Verry insightful

[@r.w.bottorff7735]

Whatever you think about the events in Palestine, nothing excuses the censure of artists. This is what freedom of expression is all about.

[@spouya2]

Outstanding artist and valuable member of the society. All we want is freedom of all people to express their thoughts and actions with empathy to those suffering under any government in the world.

[@Maryann720]

Over 4 thousand views hit that👆🏽 like 👍🏼 Love Samias paintings!

[@Someone-id6gk]

This is bullying…… truly……

[@shadowshapedheart]

thank you for bringing this to light. Insulting, disgraceful and I hope they see their enrollment severely impacted, as well as their funding.

[@esbliss13]

I'm disgusted with the University's actions. It's so sad that the world has come to this 😢

[@cynthiamadrid1430]

Shame SHAME SHAME.... ART IS THE TRUTH. TRUTH is CANCELLED ?!?!

[@chillbaby5000]

As a graduate of IU from the Middle East Studies department, i find this heartbreaking and am certain this decision does not represent the ideas being taught at this school, but - like everything else - was made by people higher up who are more concerned about funding and political pressure, and are not well informed about the depth of this issue.

[@cowsandpigsmaketheearthwar1471]

For you Samia PHILOSOPHY LOVE IS THE SOURCE -PaulTeich-©️10/31/2023 This poem is about talking to God about love Love is the source of all things You are the source of all things We can feel your love Can you feel ours? We can see examples of your power Can you see ours? Are ours destruction or planting flowers? How do you view us from your ivory tower? What keeps evil at Bay? Is it a spell and Apple and leaf of bay? Is it an old-fashioned ruler who thinks she is A Bey? Or is it the simple acts of simple people taking care of each other day by day? You have given us love to turn Earth into Eden You let us know we were without true gnosis with the Apple Adam had eaten Letting us know we get intrinsic worth from giving a rib and not from beating Please take away indifference, give us peace and make us care if everyone is eating Love is the source Whether it comes from you or me, love takes us to heaven on a winged horse May peace, love and poetry, save the world!!!

[@rgzhaffie]

Joe McCarthy rides again.

[@Harrier_DuBois]

Such beautiful use of colours by Samia Halaby. I hope she has success.

[@kp6215]

She was in Indiana when I was in Indianapolis from '53-59.

[@dhibba52]

Shame on IU MUSEUM OF ART.

[@kp6215]

We need teachers in Colleges like these in this program.

[@catherinejames2734]

It’s sad that great artists are victims of evil ideology and governments, but I’m not surprised.

[@marjoriejohnson3147]

STANDING WITH ARTIST SAMIA HALABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@renakmans3521]

Love her work! ❤ They are cowards and should take a hard look in the mirror!

[@kp6215]

Thank you for sharing her beautiful 🎨.

[@davidarchibald50]

Not for nothing is America labeled a "flawed democracy". The censorship of dissidence is big business in America.

[@JassiNamz]

Where can you support her and maybe buy her art?

[@jeffaholics2289]

She’s so elderly yet so sharp and they still won’t let her be.

[@user-eg6ys7nm8g]

She has a great similarity to Robert Allen Zimmerman (Bob Dylan). Not only in her visual nature (younger as older), but - in my opinion - also in her expression and art.

[@junebrilly5302]

There should be a massive pushback against the cancellation .of Samia Halaby's Life Retrospective at Indiana University. We need a Petition for all of us to sign online. Will someone start this? I and all my fellow artists and friends would sign it. Thousands will sign it. I am DISGUSTED by this University

[@ArleeStarr]

Why not start a petition yourself? c h a n g e d o t o r g

[@humanbean5547]

There is a petition with 14,000 signatures. See the article "Indiana University Cancels Palestinian Artist Samia Halaby’s Exhibition" at Hyperallergic for a link in the first paragraph.

[@junebrilly5302]

@@humanbean5547 Thankyou so much for the info!!! Will do!

[@mapremanando9382]

Would not United States be better off with a president that had Vision ?like Martin Luther King Jr ?someone who held Freedom to its highest extent! Isn't it a crime that an administration would sensor Samia Halaby?

[@rachaelik]

This has nothing to do with the president. Biden is an ass whose brain atrophied in 1987, but he likely wouldn't have been as pointlessly craven as this museum. Trump's so badly dysregulated emotionally that he would cancel this woman on a whim, or because she wasn't young and blonde. But neither he nor Biden have anything to do with it.

[@dhlieve]

wonderful work! sad and upsetting indeed. So true and voice of dignity. Courage Samia Haley! We are with you

[@jedinavi6736]

But we have freedom of expression here… riggghhhttt… 😢

[@blackninjah8641]

Unless you agree with it

[@AaronRoco]

Respect

[@grzegorzgreg09]

🇵🇱✌🇵🇸

[@forrestblocker4164]

This has been getting increasingly worse in academia for decades. I’m glad we are talking about it now in this context.

[@shirleycedillo1589]

Amazing artist. This is ridiculous.

[@carbunkle9902]

In the thumbnail, that's her step ladder. She never knew her real ladder.

[@hughiedavies6069]

I don't think much of the paintings, I'm an artist and struggling to find the right imagery to describe the horror of the destruction of gaza and over 25,000 killed, but I agree with everything she said and I'm outraged with American support for the genocide, until America is prepared to acknowledge the genocide it won't end.

[@Ampmstudioxx]

So lame they'd do that to this lady.....love her work!

[@Pou1gie1]

@10:30 The idea that a school would cancel an art event because it evokes discussion and tension is ridiculous because art tends to do that when it has a point of view or the artist has a point of view. If you canceled everything that someone might be against, there would be nearly nothing in the art world.

[@ingridrobertshaw2283]

We know what happened @ Harvard and how they were forced to get rid of Claudine Gay. Institutions of higher learning should be immune to such treatment of the students . Students learn the clear ,unobstructed facts of history& events. They must be permitted to give this knowledge to others and voice their ideas.

[@stephanieking4444]

Palestinian artists and those who speak for Palestinian rights are being cancelled by the very countries that claim to uphold human rights and be progressive democracies.. No wonder there is a huge gap, as Samia said, between populations and their leaders. And that gap is widening. The disconnect has never been that big in living memory.

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My response to the provost is. Buls.....

[@karincarl4535]

What a Lovely Woman. Your Art is Beautiful.❤