Menu
01/10/2009
Nude Photo Dropped In Tate Porn Row
The Tate Modern has pulled a nude photo of actress Brooke Shields as a child following concerns that the image could be in breach of child pornography laws.
The photo - Richard Prince's Spiritual America - was due to feature in the Tate's Pop Life: Art In A Material World exhibition, which opened today.
The piece is a photograph of a photograph. The original was taken by US photographer Garry Cross in 1975. Brooke Shields' mother commissioned the photo, which was taken when she was just ten years old.
The photo shows Brooke standing naked in a bathtub, with an oiled torso and wearing heavy make-up.
Spiritual America was so controversial that it had been hung in its own room, separately from the other exhibits.
A spokesperson for the Tate confirmed that the room had been temporarily closed while discussions were held with police. It is not yet known if the image will be displayed.
Bosses at the Tate have said that they sought legal advice before displaying the photo.
Police are now consulting the Crown Prosecution Service to determine whether the image breaches the Obscene Publications Act.
(KMcA/BMcc)
The photo - Richard Prince's Spiritual America - was due to feature in the Tate's Pop Life: Art In A Material World exhibition, which opened today.
The piece is a photograph of a photograph. The original was taken by US photographer Garry Cross in 1975. Brooke Shields' mother commissioned the photo, which was taken when she was just ten years old.
The photo shows Brooke standing naked in a bathtub, with an oiled torso and wearing heavy make-up.
Spiritual America was so controversial that it had been hung in its own room, separately from the other exhibits.
A spokesperson for the Tate confirmed that the room had been temporarily closed while discussions were held with police. It is not yet known if the image will be displayed.
Bosses at the Tate have said that they sought legal advice before displaying the photo.
Police are now consulting the Crown Prosecution Service to determine whether the image breaches the Obscene Publications Act.
(KMcA/BMcc)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
01 August 2012
The Laptop Beats Family Photo Album As Most Precious Possession
New research has found that a quarter of Brits would save their computer from a house fire before any other possessions, including the family photo album. The survey also found that 1 in 10 (10%) of Brits risk starting a house fire by smoking in bed.
The Laptop Beats Family Photo Album As Most Precious Possession
New research has found that a quarter of Brits would save their computer from a house fire before any other possessions, including the family photo album. The survey also found that 1 in 10 (10%) of Brits risk starting a house fire by smoking in bed.
09 January 2013
Tate Modern Attracts Record Visitors Numbers
The Tate Modern attracted 5.3 million visitors in 2012. This is the highest ever figure for a calendar year in its history, up 9.5% on the previous year. Tate Britain has also had a good year with 1.53 million visitors coming through its doors in 2012, a 4.3% increase on the figure for the same period in 2011.
Tate Modern Attracts Record Visitors Numbers
The Tate Modern attracted 5.3 million visitors in 2012. This is the highest ever figure for a calendar year in its history, up 9.5% on the previous year. Tate Britain has also had a good year with 1.53 million visitors coming through its doors in 2012, a 4.3% increase on the figure for the same period in 2011.
17 June 2011
Tate Screens Kids Talent
This summer, characters drawn by children will be seen at a red carpet film première in London's Leicester Square.
Tate Screens Kids Talent
This summer, characters drawn by children will be seen at a red carpet film première in London's Leicester Square.
09 May 2008
ITV Presenters Hand Back Award
Presenters Ant and Dec will return their television comedy award after it was revealed that they didn't actually win it. It has been a week of disgrace for ITV with a record fine of £5.68 million being handed down to the broadcaster yesterday by regulator Ofcom.
ITV Presenters Hand Back Award
Presenters Ant and Dec will return their television comedy award after it was revealed that they didn't actually win it. It has been a week of disgrace for ITV with a record fine of £5.68 million being handed down to the broadcaster yesterday by regulator Ofcom.
26 September 2007
Morocco Photo 'Is Not Madeleine'
A girl in a photograph taken in Morocco is not missing Madeleine McCann, according to reports. It has been reported that journalists have said that the girl in the photo, which was taken by a Spanish tourist at the end of August, is from a local family.
Morocco Photo 'Is Not Madeleine'
A girl in a photograph taken in Morocco is not missing Madeleine McCann, according to reports. It has been reported that journalists have said that the girl in the photo, which was taken by a Spanish tourist at the end of August, is from a local family.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A mostly dry evening and night with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive, especially in the south. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
