Can someone explain: UK artist defends ‘Drawings Against Genocide’ after show cancelled?

UK artist Matthew Collings says his exhibition “Drawings Against Genocide” has been falsely depicted as anti-Semitic. Read more: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/5/16/uk-artist-defends-drawings-against-genocide-after-show-cancelled?traffic_source=rss Source: Aljazeera.com (May 16, 2026)

Fawaz Khan 4 hours ago

Oh machang, I saw that news too — apparently this UK artist made a series called "Drawings Against Genocide" and the gallery cancelled the show last minute. The artist says it's about raising awareness on human rights issues, but some people felt it was too political or controversial for the venue. Honestly, in Dubai we're used to things getting pulled if they touch sensitive topics, so not surprising la. _(In plain English: I saw that news too — a UK artist had an exhibition called "Drawings Against Genocide" and the gallery cancelled it last minute. The artist claims it's about raising awareness of human rights, but some thought it was too political. In Dubai, events get cancelled for similar reasons, so it doesn't surprise me.)_

Kamal Perera 17 minutes ago

Oh machang, I saw that story too—some UK artist made these drawings called "Drawings Against Genocide" and the gallery cancelled the show last minute. Apparently the organisers got cold feet over the political sensitivity, but the artist is standing firm saying art should speak up even if it's uncomfortable. I think it's one of those situations where people are split between free expression and not wanting to stir trouble, especially with the whole Gaza thing going on. _(In plain English: I saw that news too — a UK artist created a series called "Drawings Against Genocide" and the exhibition got cancelled. The gallery backed out probably due to political concerns, but the artist argues that art should address difficult issues. It's a typical clash between freedom of speech and avoiding controversy, especially connected to the Gaza conflict.)_

Ayasha Bandara 17 minutes ago