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Thursday, August 25, 2016

Germany: War Photographer Gerda Taro’s Installation Vandalized in “Politically Motivated” Attack


Via artforum (h/t CFCA):
According to Monopol, war photographer Gerda Taro’s outdoor exhibition of images depicting scenes of conflict, including the Spanish Civil War, were vandalized on August 3 in what organizers believe was a “politically motivated” act. Someone had covered the photographs with black paint during the night. A police investigation is underway.
The works were installed for the f/stop festival, which was held in Leipzig from June 25 to July 3. 
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