The M+ Museum building in the West Kowloon Cultural District. The controversy over its opening exhibition is likely a taste of things to come, as museum directors and curators come under the pressure of political correctness. Photo: K.Y Cheng
The M+ Museum building in the West Kowloon Cultural District. The controversy over its opening exhibition is likely a taste of things to come, as museum directors and curators come under the pressure of political correctness. Photo: K.Y Cheng
Dennis Lee
Opinion

Opinion

Dennis Lee

Hong Kong national security law: politicising Ai Weiwei’s artwork at M+ Museum only validates the artist’s relevance

  • Beijing loyalists who wish to please the authorities should understand that art appreciation is personal by nature, and that controversial art feeds on controversy

The M+ Museum building in the West Kowloon Cultural District. The controversy over its opening exhibition is likely a taste of things to come, as museum directors and curators come under the pressure of political correctness. Photo: K.Y Cheng
The M+ Museum building in the West Kowloon Cultural District. The controversy over its opening exhibition is likely a taste of things to come, as museum directors and curators come under the pressure of political correctness. Photo: K.Y Cheng
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