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Bill Henson 2008
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22 May 2008
Arts and Theatre Name:
Bill Henson 2008
113 people have made this one of their favourite events so far.
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Date:
Thu, 22 May 2008 to Sat, 21 Jun 2008
Venue:
Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery
8 Soudan St
Paddington NSW 2021

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Price:
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Statement on behalf of Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery and Bill Henson

After much consideration we have decided to withdraw a number of works from the current Bill Henson exhibition that have attracted controversy. The current show, without the said works, will be re-opened for viewing in coming days.

Bill Henson is one of Australia’s leading contemporary artists and is internationally respected. His works are held in every leading art institution in Australia and are included in the collections of a number of the world’s most prestigious art museums. The Art Gallery of New South Wales and the National Gallery of Victoria have both recently held a retrospective of 30 years of the artist’s work.

Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery will remain closed while the current exhibition is re-hung.

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Photography Exhibition
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teacher
Our society should not be pandering to the lowest in it (i.e. child sex offenders) we should not have to submit to them and remove amazing art for their sake. what type of society do we live in?? should the rest of us suffer beacuse of them?? does th... (more)
commonsense
how is it people are so concerned about some photographs of a naked girl that may or may not be underage. i , personally haven't seen the photos, but am much more concerned about the fact that toy and clothing manufacturers are making things like pad... (more)
Cujo
You wouldn't want your kid immortalized by one of the 21st century's most acclaimed photographers? Your loss....
kerri
I agree Bill Henson is probably not some sleezy pedophile, but naked photo's of an under age child is - not art!!. I wouldn't want my child in shots like these.
Zelator
I had not heard of Bill Henson until Plod decided to give him some publicity. From what I have seen of his work remaining on the gallery website, and on an ABC arts programme yesterday afternoon, his is an outstanding talent. His images, both of peop... (more)
Dean
Methinks most of the people who are complaining have not even seen his photographs and are just reacting to the idea that it's "pictures of nude children".
hampster
What about published baby photos on Facebook, children on diaper ads? Henson's been around for ages, why is his art such an issue now?

what about paintings, drawings of nude children, they don't get the same attention? Some examples: Paul Pee...
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Ben
I think bill henson is a disgusting creature and an embarrassment to Australia.
The ONLY thing that matters is that there is a child being used as a nude model. No child should be making a decision like that for them selves and certainly no adult...
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LadyChatterly
He took those photos ages ago. You crossed a line when you decided to identify with the idiot drooling majority instead of the educated minority. Go protest against Bratz Bodyspray or Juicy diapers if you're concerned about kids. If you're just jealo... (more)
Howisthisart
Bill Henson may be respected internationally and in Australia by a minority, art scene. But he has lost the respect of the wider comunity. He crossed a line when he took photos of a nude child and exibited them. In our society this is a taboo which a... (more)
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