UNCENSORED

Is there self-censorship in democratic societies? Does this self-censorship constrain artistic freedom and results?  

We propose to the artistic community the development of creations free from these constraints, through participation in a project designed to investigate and promote the conditions for creative freedom, in the service of autonomy and the free expression of unique, risky and divergent ideas.

"Censorship within a democracy is often self-imposed by the individual; the fear of crossing invisible border lines comes from within." Says Natalia Kaliada of the Belarus Free Theatre, adding that "creative conformism is flourishing in democratic countries". Kaliada is just one example of the many voices addressing this issue. But it's curious that someone from a country under dictatorship and in exile in the UK should remind us that in Europe we self-censor.   
This project is based on the observation of the constraints created in these societies that restrict artists' freedom and ability to take risks, impoverishing the results and the impact on audiences.

To quote Ai Weiwei, regarding the cancellation of his exhibition at the Lisson Gallery in 2023: "When a society cannot support diverse voices, it is on the verge of collapse. Divergent voices that assert themselves through difference, boldness and risk. Without fear and in full exercise of creative freedom. In today's panorama of fear and alignment with conventions, there is no room for singularity.