British Journal of PhotographyIn a stern statement, organisers of the Dutch annual documentary photofestival have condemned the news organisation after it was forced to remove the essay. 'For the first time in 20 years, Noorderlicht has had to make the decision to remove an essay by a curator from its catalogue. This decision was made under threats to withdraw photographs from the festival and of possible legal action by Associated Press,' the statement sent to BJP reads.
'Although Noorderlicht sought to resist this limitation on the right to freedom of expression, organisationally and financially it is impossible for us to stand up against a party as powerful as AP. After lengthy discussions with AP, with the guest curator Stuart Franklin, and within Noorderlicht, the decision was made to replace the essay with two short statements.'
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