MASP embroiled in censorship controversy over removal of MST photographs from Brazilian Stories exhibition

Accusations of censorship have arisen against the Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP) following the removal of photographs depicting Brazil's Landless Workers Movement (MST) from the Histórias Brasileiras exhibition. The images, created by João Zinclar, André Vilaron, and Edgar Kanaykõ, were taken down despite co-curators Sandra Benites and Clarissa Diniz stating they were unaware of submission deadlines. In a message to Folha de S. Paulo, they conveyed feelings of being 'wronged and disrespected.' This incident coincided with the cancellation of a book launch by Guilherme Boulos, an MST political ally. Hélio Menezes condemned MASP's actions as censorship. The exhibition is set to open on July 1 after a month-long delay, still featuring some MST posters. Meanwhile, MASP's chief curator, Tomas Toledo, announced his resignation, which is unrelated to the controversy.