Controversial Art & Censorship Debate

Event: 2020 – UK’s National Gallery temporarily removed John William Waterhouse’s Hylas and the Nymphs

• News angle: The painting was taken down after complaints about nudity being “unsuitable for children,” sparking global debate on artistic censorship and cultural conservatism.

• Outcome: After public backlash, the work was reinstated, turning the incident into an educational moment about art and context.