VOICED: Russian art curators fined for inciting religious hatred

The video discusses the challenges of creating art in modern Russia, focusing on the 2007 Forbidden Art exhibition in Moscow. The curators were fined for inciting religious hatred, sparking mixed reactions. The exhibition controversially combined religious and pop culture imagery, leading to protests from Orthodox Christians. Despite avoiding prison, the organizers now face backlash from nationalists and the Russian Orthodox Church.

What was the outcome for the curators of the Forbidden Art exhibition?

• They were sentenced to prison.

• They were fined €9000.

• They were acquitted of all charges.

• They received a community service order.

What was the main theme of the Forbidden Art exhibition?

• Historical Russian figures

• Traditional Russian landscapes

• Religious icons mixed with pop culture

• Abstract modern art

How did Ultra Orthodox Christians react to the exhibition?

• They considered it an insult.

• They supported the artists.

• They ignored it completely.

• They praised it for its creativity.

What was the fine imposed on the exhibition organizers?

• 200,000 rubles

• 100,000 rubles

• 300,000 rubles

• 400,000 rubles

Who became targets after the exhibition?

• The government officials

• The visitors of the exhibition

• The exhibition organizers

• The artists themselves