Women United ART PODCAST

Bodies, Algorithms, and the Advocacy for Creative Freedom with Emma Shapiro

Mona Lerch Season 4 Episode 106

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In this bold and timely episode of Women United ART PODCAST, we welcome back artist, writer, and digital rights advocate Emma Shapiro for a powerful conversation about censorship, body politics, and the future of artistic freedom online.

After facing censorship of her own work, Emma transformed personal frustration into global advocacy. As Editor-at-Large of Don’t Delete Art, she now works at the intersection of art and policy, collaborating with major institutions and digital rights organizations to ensure that artists are recognized not just as content creators — but as cultural rights defenders.

We dive into the upcoming 2026 collaboration between Don’t Delete Art and Free the Nipple, unpacking why nipple censorship remains a flashpoint in broader conversations about gender bias, algorithmic moderation, and the suppression of artistic expression. Together, we explore self-censorship, platform power, and what it will take to build a digital landscape where artists can create without fear.

This episode is essential listening for anyone navigating the online art world — and anyone who believes creative freedom is worth protecting.


EMMA SHAPIRO

www.emma-shapiro.com

IG: @exshaps


DON'T DELETE ART

www.dontdelete.art

IG: @dontdelete.art 


DON'T DELETE ART & FREE THE NIPPLE COLLABORATIVE PROJECT

www.dontdelete.art/free-the-nipple-x-dont-delete-art



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