Hylas and the Nymphs
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Hylas and the nymphs is a painting by John William Waterhouse in the collection of the Manchester Art Gallery.
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Controversy over Hylas and the Nymphs
In January 2018, curators at Manchester Art Gallery removed Waterhouse's Hylas and the Nymphs from public display leaving an empty space to encourage debate as to how artistic depictions of women's bodies should be displayed. Post-it notes were provided for visitors to air their views and postcards of the painting were removed from the gift shop. The galley's actions prompted a backlash with accusations of censorship, puritanism, and political correctness. The painting was rehung after a week's absence.
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