What is the Freedom of Artistic Expression?

Everyone enjoys the freedom of artistic expression and creativity. Artistic expression includes the freedom to imagine, create, propagate art and artistic works. It also includes access to art and artistic works in any manner not prohibited by law. So, the work of an author, a poet, a painter, a cartoonist, a filmmaker, a musician, an actor, etc are all protected under the freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a).

The scope of this right can be understood through the following:

• Right Against Prior Censorship
• Right to Depict potentially Sensitive or Sensational items
• Right to Prevent Piracy of One’s Materials and Creation