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A wave of protest against the Japanese government that has stopped the exhibition of the Girl of Peace exhibition is now spreading around the world. As you can see, people from various countries are posting pictures of these girls on SNS, criticizing Japan for suppressing the basic values ​​of democracy under the title of statue without freedom of expression. We met with an Italian artist who offered to take and upload a photo like this.

The reporter Lee Ju-sang listened to the story.

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Artists reenact the girl statue with an empty chair on the side and staring at the front.

In response to a violation of the freedom of creation and expression, events are being spread rapidly on social media accounts.

Italian sculptor Rosaria Izeta is a key figure in the activity of 'I am a Girl.'

[Rosalia Iazeta: It was an exhibition to see what kind of expression is possible when freedom is guaranteed, but rather freedom of expression is lost. It can never be tolerated.]

We also raised questions about the intentions of the forces to stop the war.

[Rosalia Izeta: The oppressive government is trying to erase the truth of history, but it cannot be possible.]

The artists said they should work together to make the Aichi Triennial reopen.

[Rosalia Izeta: Let's support artists. Even now, the exhibition must be resumed. Everyone should know and see the truth.]

Artists are working together on social media for the violent interventions in the art world where freedom of expression should not be violated, under the name of `` a statue without freedom of expression. ''

[Rosaria Iazetta: We started an event around the world because we had to pay more attention to the comfort women issue.]

The Korean cultural and art world, including the Gwangju Biennale, also made statements and criticized the censorship of art activities.

The public will join the artists as well, and the voluntary 'Become a Girl' relay is expected to spread further.

(Video Editing: Hwang Ji-young, VJ: Oh Se-gwan)

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