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A French Art Oasis In The Midst of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's ruling family keeps a fairly tight grip on society, and one result is a chilling effect on artistic freedoms in a country that holds to strict Sharia law. Things have been improving for artists, though, and the French Embassy in Riyadh has become an important site for art shows that might not pass muster on Saudi soil. Washington Post (AP) 11/29/08
Saudi Arabia's ruling family keeps a fairly tight grip on society, and one result is a chilling effect on artistic freedoms in a country that holds to strict Sharia law. Things have been improving for artists, though, and the French Embassy in Riyadh has become an important site for art shows that might not pass muster on Saudi soil. Washington Post (AP) 11/29/08
Posted November 30, 2008 09:26 AM
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