Today, Explained Instagram's war on nipples
Nov 1, 2019
Join photographer Joanne Lea, known for her focus on nude bodies, model and activist Rain Dove, and tech editor Casey Newton as they tackle Instagram's controversial nipple ban. They dive into the struggles of artists facing censorship and how it stifles creative freedom. The trio discusses the inconsistencies in content moderation, particularly affecting non-binary and trans identities. With insights from their respective fields, they advocate for more inclusive guidelines that balance artistic expression with the complexities of digital identity.
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Meeting at Instagram HQ
- Joanne Leah visited Instagram's headquarters for a meeting about censorship.
- The lobby was standard, but the conference room had art books, seemingly for the artists' benefit.
Instagram's Power Over Artists
- Instagram's community guidelines dictate which images are allowed, impacting artists significantly.
- The platform's strict nudity policy leads to frequent art removal and artist bans.
Art Censorship
- Joanne Leah creates art featuring nude bodies, covering genitals and nipples for social media posting.
- Her first account removal in 2015 led her to explore ways to avoid censorship.