Photographer Sally Mann warns of 'new era of culture wars' after art seizure
Summary
Photographer Sally Mann's work was removed from a Texas museum after accusations of the images being inappropriate. Despite the controversy, no legal charges were made against Mann or the museum.Key Facts
- Sally Mann is a well-known American photographer whose work is displayed globally.
- In January, police seized four of her photographs from the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth in Texas.
- The Danbury Institute, a conservative Christian group, accused the museum of showing "child pornography."
- The images, part of Mann's "Immediate Family" series, have been shown worldwide for over 30 years.
- A Texas grand jury did not charge Mann or the museum with any legal violations.
- The photographs were returned to Mann's gallery after being removed from the exhibition.
- This incident is considered unusual in the United States art scene.
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