Naked Photo Exhibition should be closed

By Jake Harpin on October 3rd, 2007

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At the request of Elton John, British gallery that turned over a photo of two naked girls got closed. The BALTIC Center for Contemporary Art, in Gateshead, northeastern England, said it closed “Thanksgiving,” an installation of 149 pictures by American photographer Nan Goldin, at John’s request. “After the removal of one image from the series it was no longer possible for BALTIC to exhibit the collection of works as the artist intended,” the gallery said in a statement. “Therefore BALTIC is sympathetic to Sir Elton John’s request and supportive of the decision.” Police confirmed they were looking at the picture to assess whether an offense had been committed, but have refused further comment.

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