Gallery Cancels Controversial Matthew Collings Exhibition Following UKLFI Intervention
A controversial art exhibition due to open in south-west London has been cancelled after concerns were raised by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) about alleged antisemitic content. The exhibition, “Drawings Against Genocide” by Matthew Collings, had been scheduled to take place at Delta House Gallery in Wandsworth between 16 and
Thanet Council Removes Promotion of Controversial Matthew Collings Exhibition Following Legal Complaint
Thanet District Council has removed an online listing promoting a controversial art exhibition by Matthew Collings from its Visit Thanet tourism website, following a complaint by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). The exhibition, titled “Drawings against genocide: Let it bring hope, let it be a tale”, is hosted by the
British Museum Reviewing Palestine Terminology in Galleries after Audience Testing
The British Museum has confirmed that it is reviewing and updating some gallery panels and labels after “Audience testing has shown that the historic use of the term Palestine … is in some circumstances no longer meaningful.” Concerns were raised by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) about historically inaccurate references
British Museum under pressure to change historically inaccurate use of “Palestine”
The British Museum in London has been accused of using historically inaccurate and misleading descriptions in its Ancient Levant and Egypt galleries. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to the Director of the British Museum, Dr Nicholas Cullinan OBE, raising serious concerns regarding the anachronistic use of the term
Liverpool World Museum considers changes to Ancient Egypt gallery
Liverpool’s World Museum has said it will review exhibition wording in its Ancient Egypt gallery following a complaint by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), indicating that changes may be considered as part of future exhibition maintenance. Thutmose I In a letter dated 24 November 2025, the museum acknowledged concerns raised
UKLFI Calls for Withdrawal of Children’s Book Containing Antisemitic Illustration
A children’s book on human rights containing an antisemitic illustration is likely to stir up racial hatred, and should be withdrawn, according to UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). Illustration by Luis Demano from Human Rights by Yayo Herrero UKLFI has written to a publisher, book distributors, and a London local
Tate Gallery confirms political symbols not allowed at work
The Tate Gallery has stated that staff are prohibited by their dress code from wearing political badges or symbols. The Director’s office at the Tate confirmed the gallery’s neutrality policy in an email to UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), following a complaint about a staff member wearing a Palestine flag
Artfinder removes antisemitic artwork
The online art gallery Artfinder has removed five paintings depicting offensive and racist imagery following a letter from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). UKLFI wrote to Art Discovery Ltd on 29 August 2025, pointing out that four pictures by Wim Carrette in the catalogue were antisemitic and another painting by
Artfinder accused of selling antisemitic art online
The online art gallery Artfinder is facing complaints about displaying offensive, racist and possibly illegal artworks in its online offering. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) was approached by a long-time customer of the online gallery, who was shocked to see the antisemitic art on sale. UKLFI has written to Art
Royal Academy ignores concerns about antisemitic drawings
The Royal Academy (RA) has been asked to remove from its Summer Exhibition two works deemed antisemitic. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to the RA about two drawings by Michael Sandle. Last year the same artist exhibited a drawing on a similar antisemitic theme – the supposed mass