Malaysian artist facing prison for clowning around – BBC World Service – The Cultural Frontline

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Malaysian artist Fahmi Reza has been charged with violating Malaysian media laws for depicting Prime Minister Najib Razak as a clown on social media. He explains why he thinks artists have a duty to tackle controversial subjects.

 

Listen here from the 15:30 mark – http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0405c50