Express Yourself

Nick Buckley Wood, director of private sales in Asia at Sotheby’s, goes head-to-head with art collector James Lie in this month’s great debate

Should art be censored if it is deemed offensive or controversial? NICK BUCKLEY WOOD YES “Whether we like it or not, every aspect of our lives is either censored or self-censored. For example, laws protect our freedoms and aim to make society a safer and better place. We cannot and should not commit acts of violence even though we may feel like doing so sometimes. Similarly, we cannot and should not say offensive things to strangers who might not believe in the same things as us. Art, along with every aspect of human society, is censored to various degrees everywhere in the world—and for a reason. Children in particular need to be protected from content that is unsuitable. Censorship and human culture are also inextricably connected. Culture is based around…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, March 2024

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