Controversial Exhibition on Offensive Cartoons Forced to Close in London

london - A London exhibition promoting the right to offend through political cartoons shuts down due to fear of causing offense, sparking outrage among artists and public figures.

Controversial Exhibition Shut Down in London

An exhibition in Kingston, London, titled License to Offend, advocating for the right to offend with political cartoons, faced closure over concerns of causing offense.

Political Sensitivity Concerns

The exhibition, featuring renowned cartoonists like Morten Morland, Mac, and Puch, and Martin Rowson, was deemed 'offensive' and not politically neutral by the building owners.

The decision to cancel the exhibition drew criticism from artists like Rob Murray and Mac, who found it absurd given the cartoons' prior publication in national newspapers.

Outrage and Future Plans

The closure sparked outrage, with Murray calling it 'ridiculous' and Mac labeling it 'absurd.' Despite the setback, organizers hope to relocate the exhibition to a venue with less sensitive owners.