Egypt bans statues that do not have official government approval
AFP (2016). Egypt bans statues that do not have official government approval. The Guardian. 7 September.
| Title | Egypt bans statues that do not have official government approval |
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| Publication Date | 7th Sep 2016 |
| Author | AFP |
| Source | The Guardian |
| Country | Egypt |
| Region | Africa |
| Art type | Art |
| Subject | Other |
| Comments | "It is forbidden to set up or renovate statues, murals or sculptures in Egypt's public squares except after a thorough review by the ministries of antiquities and culture," said the prime minister, Sherif Ismail; this is a lot less controversial than it seems, quite normal around the world. |
| Link | https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/sep/07/egypt-bans-statues-government-approval |
| Permalink | https://web.archive.org/web/20160908105655/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/sep/07/egypt-bans-statues-government-approval |