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Artistic freedom (or freedom of artistic expression) can be defined as "the freedom to imagine, create and distribute diverse cultural expressions free of governmental censorship, political interference or the pressures of non-state actors." Generally, artistic freedom describes the extent of independence artists obtain to create art freely. Moreover, artistic freedom concerns "the rights of citizens to access artistic expressions and take part in cultural life - and thus [represents] one of the key issues for democracy." The extent of freedom indispensable to create art freely differs regarding the existence or nonexistence of national instruments established to protect, to promote, to control or to censor artists and their creative expressions. This is why universal, regional and national legal provisions have been installed to guarantee the right to freedom of expression in general and of artistic expression in particular. In 2013, Ms Farida Shaheed, United Nations special rapporteur to the Human Rights Council, presented her "Report in the field of cultural rights: The right to freedom of expression and creativity" providing a comprehensive study of the status quo of, and specifically the limitations and challenges to, artistic freedom worldwide. In this study, artistic freedom "was put forward as a basic human right that went beyond the 'right to create' or the 'right to participate in cultural life'."

The painting was commissioned by Lorenzo di Pierfrancesco de’Medici, a cousin of Lorenzo the Magnificent. The theme was probably suggested by the humanist Poliziano. It depicts Venus born from the sea foam, blown by the west wind, Zephyr, and the nymph, Chloris, towards one of the Horai, who prepares to dress her with a flowered mantle. The theme, which can be traced back to Homer and to Ovid’s Metamophoses, was also celebrated by the great humanist Agnolo Poliziano in the poetic verses of his Stanze. The Venus of the Uffizi is of the “Venus pudica” type, whose right breast is covered by her right hand and billowing long blond hair partially shrouds her body. The goddess stands upright on a shell as she is driven towards the shore by the breeze of Zephyrus, a wind god, who is holding the nymph, Chloris. On the right is the Hora of springtime, who waits to greet Venus ashore with a cloak covered in pink flowers. The seascape, stunning for its metaphysical tone and almost unreal quality, is illuminated by a very soft, delicate light. Like Botticelli’s other masterpiece, Pallas and the Centaur, this is painted on canvas - fairly unusual for its time - using a technique of thin tempera, based on the use of diluted egg yolk, which lends itself particularly well to give the painting that aspect of extraordinary transparency, which brings to mind the pictorial quality of a fresco. The figure recalls classical sculpture and is very similar to the famous Medici Venus found in the Uffizi, which the artist certainly knew. The real meaning of this dreamlike vision is still under scholarly debate and investigation but is undoubtedly linked with the Neo-Platonic philosophy, widely cultivated in the Medici court. Nevertheless, the interpretations of this painting of extraordinary visual impact are numerous and diverse. The divine ethereal figure has been viewed as an allegorical representation of Humanitas upon her arrival to Florence, while the nymph holding out the cloak of flowers for the goddess may perhaps be identified as Flora, the same depicted in this masterpiece’s “twin”, the Primavera, where she may be seen instead as the personification of the city of Florence.

CERASUS Magazine (@CerasusMagazine) Sure, we like poetry. But we need more short fiction and artwork. Remember that weird thing in the back of your drawer that you didn't know where to submit? Hey, try us. You've got until 15th September.

Two tawny foxes once hunted alone and sheltered at night in their dark forest home. Autumn came briskly with colors aflame, setting the stage for a mating game. Winter would come - he must find a mate- make a love den and seal up their fate. A foxtrot they danced in the blue light of moon, ahead of the snows that would cover them soon. Now nestled together in warm coats of fur, she surrenders to him as he gives unto her. No more a twosome, their hearts beat as one - devoted forever - Forever One L G Rogers copyright 02/27/21

The sea! The sea! She calls to me, With an ancient siren song, That stirs the heart, So it must depart, On travels dangerous and long. I heard the sound, On the inward bound, Winds from across the Main, And left all held dear, For year after year, And ne'er returned again. - Donovan Baldwin

Congratulations, Sheryl Lee Ralph on winning the Emmy for best supporting actress and for her fabulous acceptance speech. She is not yet a member of ArtsKeeper, but she said best why ArtsKeeper was founded, so that artists like her don't give up on their dreams. Like Sheryl Lee Ralph, don't give up on your dreams. ArtsKeeper can and will encourage and help you. I invite Sheryl to speak for us on a podcast, I invite her to perform on our website, And others like her. Artists, singers, actors painters, poets, comedians. Sheryl, this is an open invitation. Let's get you and those who have helped you onto ArtsKeeper, the helping community of artists. “I am a woman, I am an artist, and I know where my voice belongs”, Sheryl Lee Ralph sang onstage Monday, performing a few lines from Dianne Reeves’ “Endangered Species” after winning the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. After she sang, she said: “To anyone who has ever, ever, had a dream and thought your dream wasn’t, couldn’t, wouldn’t come true, I am here to tell you that this is what believing looks like, this is what striving looks like, and don’t you ever, ever give up.” Get help. Don’t give up on your dreams because people say, “you’ll never make a living.” Get help and encouragement from ArtsKeeper. She also added: “I’m the little 5-year-old girl who watched TV on a Sunday night when Tinkerbell went around the steeple. I’m going to Hollywood, I’m to be an actress” The part that contains Ms Ralph's acceptance begins a the 4 minute mark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRw8IFLS1Fs

Beside the lake, Through the open door and windows, I hear birds call, as The sun, rising higher, Heats the Texas air, Calls the flowers out, Creating wisps of wind, Fanning the branches Of the brush outside my window, As I wait for the timid deer, To wander through my morning. - Donovan Baldwin