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Museum of Censored Art opens in Washington, D.C. (5 images)

The temporary Museum of Censored Art opened in front of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. on January 13, 2011.



The temporary Museum of Censored Art is seen in front of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington on January 13, 2011. A video called "A Fire in my Belly" by the late AIDS activist/artist David Wojnarowicz, part of the larger "Hide/Seek" exhibit of gay and lesbian art at the Gallery, was removed after religious groups complained about a clip showing ants crawling over a cross. UPI/Roger L. Wollenberg
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A video clip of ants crawling over a crucifix is seen as part of the exhibit at the temporary Museum of Censored Art in front of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington on January 13, 2011. A video called "A Fire in my Belly" by the late AIDS activist/artist David Wojnarowicz, part of the larger "Hide/Seek" exhibit of gay and lesbian art at the Gallery, was removed after religious groups complained about a clip showing ants crawling over a cross. UPI/Roger L. Wollenberg
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Information about artist David Wojnarowicz is part of the exhibit at the temporary Museum of Censored Art in front of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington on January 13, 2011. A video called "A Fire in my Belly" by the late AIDS activist/artist Wojnarowicz, part of the larger "Hide/Seek" exhibit of gay and lesbian art at the Gallery, was removed after religious groups complained about a clip showing ants crawling over a cross. UPI/Roger L. Wollenberg
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A video clip of ants crawling over a crucifix is seen as part of the exhibit at the temporary Museum of Censored Art in front of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington on January 13, 2011. A video called "A Fire in my Belly" by the late AIDS activist/artist David Wojnarowicz, part of the larger "Hide/Seek" exhibit of gay and lesbian art at the Gallery, was removed after religious groups complained about a clip showing ants crawling over a cross. UPI/Roger L. Wollenberg
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