Art World Figures Defend Claude Lévêque Amid Child Rape Allegations
A group of 65 art world figures including Paul Ardenne, Catherine Millet, and Patrick Bouchain have published a tribune in artpress defending French artist Claude Lévêque, who is under investigation for child rape. The signatories assert the principle of presumption of innocence, condemning the removal of Lévêque's works by local authorities as a violation of both this legal principle and the artist's moral rights. They draw parallels to the 2003 'Baudis affair' to warn against premature condemnation based on rumors and fake news. The statement emphasizes that while pedophilia is a crime, guilt must be proven through legal process. Lévêque remains presumed innocent as the investigation continues.
Key facts
- Claude Lévêque is under investigation for child rape.
- 65 art world figures signed a tribune defending Lévêque.
- The tribune was published in artpress.
- Signatories include Paul Ardenne, Catherine Millet, Patrick Bouchain, and others.
- Local authorities have removed Lévêque's works from display.
- The signatories invoke the presumption of innocence.
- They compare the situation to the 2003 'Baudis affair'.
- The statement condemns the removal of works as a violation of moral rights.
Entities
Artists
- Claude Lévêque
- Gilles Barbier
- Pierre Beloüin
- Fabien Boitard
- Damien Cabanes
- Vincent Corpet
- Franck David
- Stéphanie Ditche
- Anne-Marie Faucon
- Alain Fleischer
- Paul-Armand Gette
- Jason Karaindros
- Carlos Kusnir
- Vincent Labaume
- Loïc Le Groumellec
- Ange Leccia
- Roberto Martinez
- Bernard Moninot
- Jean-Luc Moulène
- Raphaëlle Paupert-Borne
- Éric Rondepierre
- Jean-Jacques Rullier
- Cécile Savelli
- Danielle Schirman
- Alberto Sorbelli
- Ludwig Trovato
Institutions
- artpress
- Centre Pompidou
- Atelier Tchikebe
- Association A.I.R (Artiste Invité en Résidence)
Sources
- artpress —