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A fight to protect the dignity of Michelangelo's David raises questions about freedom of expression

The state's attorney office in Florence initiated court cases to protect artistic treasures from unauthorized commercial use, resulting in the Accademia winning hundreds of thousands of euros in damages.
The cases targeted those selling merchandise featuring disparaging images of the statue, such as aprons and T-shirts, to combat the effects of unfettered capitalism on cultural heritage.
Hollberg's efforts reflect a David versus Goliath scenario, with the Accademia fighting against the impact of capitalism through legal action.

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The Hindu

A fight to protect the dignity of Michelangelo’s David statue raises questions

Florence's Galleria dell'Accademia fights to protect Michelangelo's David from commercial exploitation, sparking debate on cultural heritage and intellectual property.

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A fight to protect the dignity of Michelangelo's David raises questions about freedom of expression

Michelangelo's David has been a towering figure in Italian culture since its completion in 1504. But in the current era of the quick buck, curators worry the marble statue's religious and political significance is being diminished.

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Italy is fighting back against souvenirs focusing on Michelangelo’s David genitals

The state’s attorney office in Florence has launched a series of court cases invoking Italy’s landmark cultural heritage code

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A fight to protect the dignity of Michelangelo's David raises questions about freedom of expression

FLORENCE, Italy — Michelangelo’s David has been a towering figure in Italian culture since its completion in 1504. But in the current era of the quick buck, curators worry the

1 month ago·United States

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A fight to protect the dignity of Michelangelo's David raises questions about freedom of expression

Michelangelo’s David has been a towering figure in Italian culture since its completion in 1504

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A fight to protect the dignity of Michelangelo's David raises questions about freedom of expression

By COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Michelangelo’s David has been a towering figure in Italian culture since its completion in 1504. But curators worry the marble statue’s religious and political significance is being diminished by the thousands of refrigerator magnets and other souvenirs focusing on David’s genitalia. The Galleria dell’Accademia’s director has positioned herself as David’s defender and takes swift aim at th…

1 month ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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A fight to protect the dignity of Michelangelo’s David statue raises questions

A fight to protect the dignity of Michelangelo’s David statue raises questions

A fight to protect the dignity of Michelangelo's David raises questions about freedom of expression

A fight to protect the dignity of Michelangelo's David raises questions about freedom of expression

Italy is fighting back against souvenirs focusing on Michelangelo’s David genitals

Italy is fighting back against souvenirs focusing on Michelangelo’s David genitals

A fight to protect the dignity of Michelangelo's David raises questions about freedom of expression

A fight to protect the dignity of Michelangelo's David raises questions about freedom of expression

A fight to protect the dignity of Michelangelo's David raises questions about freedom of expression

A fight to protect the dignity of Michelangelo's David raises questions about freedom of expression

A fight to protect the dignity of Michelangelo's David raises questions about freedom of expression

A fight to protect the dignity of Michelangelo's David raises questions about freedom of expression

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