What's happened
Creative Scotland has withdrawn support for an art installation in Scotland involving real sex acts after awarding
£84,555 in funding. The project faced criticism for planning to pay performers for participating in explicit acts, leading to a breach of funding conditions.
Why it matters
The withdrawal of funding by Creative Scotland from the explicit art project involving real sex acts highlights the importance of responsible allocation of public funds and adherence to funding conditions. The decision comes after public outcry and criticism from feminist groups, emphasizing the need for ethical considerations in art projects supported by public money.
What the papers say
BBC News reports that Creative Scotland withdrew support for the art project due to changes made without consultation, breaching funding conditions. The Scotsman highlights the controversy surrounding the funding decision, with concerns raised over the explicit nature of the project and the lack of due diligence in awarding the funding.
How we got here
The art project, named Rein, received funding from Creative Scotland for a 45-minute installation involving real sex acts. The project faced backlash for its explicit content, leading to Creative Scotland's decision to withdraw support and seek recovery of the funding provided. The controversy underscores the challenges in balancing artistic expression with ethical considerations and responsible use of public funds.
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