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A mural in Chicago by Gabriel Villa was torn down by order of a city alderman before completion. How is this case similar to the case of Diego Rivera at Rockefeller Center? How is it dissimilar? Do you believe that this is a case of censorship?

Below is a link to an article with photos of the mural and a podcast about this incident from WBEZ Public Radio in Chigago. Please read the article, look at the photos and listen to the radio program.

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