2010 - M1 Singapore Fringe Festival: Art & the Law
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In Singapore, art is also connected to aspects of law that pertain to licensing and state funding.

Law also manifests itself through the wider community, and serves as the foremost social mediator of relationships amongst people. yet the nature of law is such that in its attempt to be 'fair', it will inevitably marginalise and sometimes discriminate against a minority group. How does art then pose questions, offer alternatives, and widen our definitions and interpretations? [...]

When breaking down established laws in the name of creativity, how far do we go? Is there a limit to artistic freedom and the freedom of expression? When censorship happens, we often blame the censors and side the artist. How often do we ask if the artist is employing less sophisticated artistic strategies? When does freedom of expression end and the respect for difference begin?