Glorifying double mastectomies - museum exhibition

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BristolW0man · 30/05/2025 14:17

Artwork on prominent display that glorifies double mastectomies - part of 'Gender Stories' exhibition. This in Bristol's free of charge museum, popular with families and school trips. All funded with the public purse via National Lottery and Arts Council England.

I don't think this should be on display for all to see (different if it's a separate area, but this is in the main hall of the museum) and I certainly don't think public money should be paying for it. AIBU?

https://x.com/JamesEsses/status/1928346229181739240

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Sausagenbacon · 30/05/2025 15:10

So you think it's acceptable to celebrate women having their breasts removed?
Because it's Art

Shellianotwheels · 30/05/2025 14:58

I think it’s dangerous to start policing any kind of art. Yes, some people will have an issue with it but that is the case with most art, it’s subjective. Reminds me of that episode in The Simpsons about the Michaelangelo’s David outrage.

Sausagenbacon · 30/05/2025 14:51

Just think, it's funded by Arts Council as well

MrsWembley · 30/05/2025 14:44

I am absolutely disgusted 🤬 The idea of parading mastectomy scars as a lifestyle choice, as something for young women to aspire to!

If it was about cancer and dealt with in a sympathetic way, I would feel very differently about this, but I am appalled at the casual way in which Bristol Museum are treating this subject. Unnecessary, irreparable and permanently damaging surgery being endorsed by a council and it’s the public paying for it.

Shameful, absolutely shameful.😢

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