Does this painting 'accost' you?

April 20 2011

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Picture: Robert Tong

Last week, Sylvia Goodman's nude painting, above, was removed from display in a civic centre in California, over fears that it 'created a hostile work environment'. One employee had complained 'about being accosted by the painting every day in the work environment'. 

After the predictable row, the picture is now back on display. 


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