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Royal Academy takes down artwork depicting ‘Nazi’ Israel after criticism

A piece featuring a murderous Jewish pilot remains on display, however

By Jane Prinsley

4 min read
The RA has removed an artwork titled 'Conflict' by Andy, 16, in which the teenage artist depicts a large Buddha with a swastika over the heads of three screaming women. The artist said in his caption: "Watching the conflict unravel in Gaza draws many parallels with the Nazi’s and Chinese oppression, hence the Buddha symbol and the swastika."
In a piece titled 'Conflict' by Andy, 16, the teenage artist depicts a large Buddha with a swastika over the heads of three screaming women. The artist said in his caption: "Watching the conflict unravel in Gaza draws many parallels with the Nazi’s and Chinese oppression, hence the Buddha symbol and the swastika."
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Royal Academy criticised over artworks featuring murderous Jewish pilot and depiction of ‘Nazi’ Israel

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read

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