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Gwangju Biennale denies censorship in 'Taiwan Pavilion' row

Published 2026-08-20

The Gwangju Biennale Foundation on Wednesday denied accusations of censorship over the removal of "Taiwan" from the name of a pavilion at next month's event. Hours later, Taiwan's Ministry of Culture rejected the organizer's explanation as "clearly incorrect." The dispute erupted after the biennale's official poster and program materials listed an exhibition organized by the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts as "NTMoFA," the museum's English acronym. Taiwanese officials say organizers had earl

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Gwangju Biennale controversy about?

The controversy involves the removal of 'Taiwan' from the pavilion's name, leading to accusations of censorship.

What did the Gwangju Biennale Foundation say?

The foundation denied any accusations of censorship regarding the naming of the Taiwan Pavilion.

How did Taiwan's Ministry of Culture respond?

Taiwan's Ministry of Culture rejected the foundation's explanation, calling it 'clearly incorrect.'