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Freedom or censorship? A world journey

December 30, 2015

Creative expression and freedom of speech are limited in many countries. Those who protest against this state of affairs face oppression, persecution and incarceration. How do artists manage to carve out their own niche?

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Creative expression and freedom of speech are limited in many countries. Those who protest against this state of affairs face oppression, persecution and incarceration. How do artists and other creative minds manage to carve out their own niche in the face of adversity?

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