Name: Male Nude in Shop Window Censored, Escondido, CA

Date:  2006-present

Location:  North America

SubjectNudity

MediumPainting


Artist: Robert Ferguson, Artist

Confronting Bodies: Citizens of Escondido

Date of Action: January 10-15, 2006

Specific Location: Escondido, CA

Description of Artwork: Male Nude



Description of Incident: After complaints, the painting was taken down, but it was put back on display after supporters encouraged Ferguson and the gallery to do so. City officials did not seek its censorship.



Results of Incident: Painting was put back up after other citizens supported gallery.



Source: 10news.com, San Diego

Submitted By: ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties



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