The National Coalition Against Censorship has condemned the removal of photos of naked children from the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.
As previously reported, The Dallas Express was notified that a warrant had been issued and executed regarding child pornography images from the museum.
The images have been secured as potential evidence and will not be visible to the public while the investigation is pending. The Dallas Express was tipped off that the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth was exhibiting a collection called Diaries of Home. The documentary photography includes pictures of naked children and LGBTQ+ content.
NCAC condemned the police seizure of “artworks” from the museum and released a full statement supporting photos of “naked infants and young children.”
“It is alarming that the very idea of a mother’s photographic documentation of her children, which has neither sexual context nor sexual content, could be considered criminal behavior. Photographs of naked infants and young children are present throughout art history–including contemporary art—and in the photo albums of families across the country and around the world,” the statement read.
“The National Coalition Against Censorship calls upon Texas authorities to cease their baseless investigation and return Mann’s work for display at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth,” the statement added.
The NCAC is a national organization that has existed for 50 years and is focused on protecting “free expression.”
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts believes that systemic marginalization of artists exists and has stated on its website a pledge to combat “inequities.”
“We actively support work by underrepresented practitioners and strive to recognize organizations that address our culture’s systematic marginalization of artists based on race, gender, age, ability, sexual orientation, immigration status, and income level,” the website states.
According to CauseIQ, the nonprofit received $1,253,358 in revenue in 2022 and $1,346,792 in total expenses.
Because NCAC is a nonprofit organization, The Dallas Express was unable to review a complete list of active donors.
NCAC has different projects, such as the “Kids’ Right to Read,” which claims to offer support and education to combat so-called “book challenges or bans.” Critics have pushed back on the concept that determining age and topic-appropriate material for children—a common practice around the country—somehow constitutes a “book ban.”
Another resource the organization uses is “Defend LGBTQ Stories,” which encourages youth to consume content on topics such as “gender identity” and other topics involving youth sexuality.
“LGBTQ representation in literature can also promote tolerance and acceptance of all human difference, including sexual and gender identities,” the NCAC website states.
NCAC has defended books that promote child gender transition, such as “I Am Jazz,” “Lily and Dunkin,” and “George.”
The Dallas Express reached out to the NCAC for comment but did not receive a response.