Seized 'art porn' is Elton's

The Telegraph reports that a photograph by a controversial American artist which is part of Sir Elton John's private art collection has been seized by police from an art gallery on suspicion it may have breached child pornography laws. The image, which featured two young girls one of whom was sitting down with her legs wide apart, was taken by the renowned photographer Nan Goldin. The shot, from the artist's Thanksgiving series, was to be exhibited at the Baltic Modern Art gallery, Tyneside, this week along with some of her other work. But the day before it was due to be viewed by the public, police came and removed the image over fears that it might be breaking the law. It is thought that one of the assistant directors at the centre called in the authorities last Thursday after a private view as he was concerned that the picture could be offensive. The picture is now being examined by lawyers at the Crown Prosecution Service. Sir Elton John has long been an admirer of Nan Goldin's work and is also a close friend. (For full source and full article click the Headline). Irish Art