Don't Delete Art
@dontdeleteart.bsky.social
Don’t Delete Art (DDA) is a collaboration of artist-activists and human rights organizations advocating for artists facing suppression and censorship online.
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A few months ago, an update to Apple's "clean up" retouching tool deployed a "Safety filter" when nudity was detected that would automatically pixelate everything artists wanted to retouch.
We told them to remove this frustrating assumption that hindered artists from editing their artwork!
We told them to remove this frustrating assumption that hindered artists from editing their artwork!
June 6, 2025 at 6:50 PM
A few months ago, an update to Apple's "clean up" retouching tool deployed a "Safety filter" when nudity was detected that would automatically pixelate everything artists wanted to retouch.
We told them to remove this frustrating assumption that hindered artists from editing their artwork!
We told them to remove this frustrating assumption that hindered artists from editing their artwork!
A few weeks ago we had the honor of participating in UNESCO’s World Press Freedom Day 2025 as part of a conversation about how digital technologies like AI are impacting artistic freedom.
DDA’s @exshaps.bsky.social joined @unesco.org, LAS Art Foundation, CISAC, and Viviana Rangel 🔥
DDA’s @exshaps.bsky.social joined @unesco.org, LAS Art Foundation, CISAC, and Viviana Rangel 🔥
May 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
A few weeks ago we had the honor of participating in UNESCO’s World Press Freedom Day 2025 as part of a conversation about how digital technologies like AI are impacting artistic freedom.
DDA’s @exshaps.bsky.social joined @unesco.org, LAS Art Foundation, CISAC, and Viviana Rangel 🔥
DDA’s @exshaps.bsky.social joined @unesco.org, LAS Art Foundation, CISAC, and Viviana Rangel 🔥
With “Don’t Delete Art Presents,” we shine a spotlight on the incredible and resilient artists in our DDA Gallery, and their stories of censorship.
Find Justyna’s work and the work of many more artists facing suppression and censorship online at the Don’t Delete Art website! www.dontdelete.art
Find Justyna’s work and the work of many more artists facing suppression and censorship online at the Don’t Delete Art website! www.dontdelete.art
May 27, 2025 at 11:24 AM
With “Don’t Delete Art Presents,” we shine a spotlight on the incredible and resilient artists in our DDA Gallery, and their stories of censorship.
Find Justyna’s work and the work of many more artists facing suppression and censorship online at the Don’t Delete Art website! www.dontdelete.art
Find Justyna’s work and the work of many more artists facing suppression and censorship online at the Don’t Delete Art website! www.dontdelete.art
One of the more frustrating things artists face when it comes to art censorship and suppression online is not only that self-censored work is wrongly actioned on, but artwork that has been posted earlier (even years earlier) is actioned on and creates visibility issues for your account.
May 27, 2025 at 11:24 AM
One of the more frustrating things artists face when it comes to art censorship and suppression online is not only that self-censored work is wrongly actioned on, but artwork that has been posted earlier (even years earlier) is actioned on and creates visibility issues for your account.
𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘: If you are considering submitting to the FTC Inquiry On Tech Censorship before May 21, we urge you to incorporate our boilerplate highlighting the reality of art censorship on platforms but objecting to governmental control over content moderation 🔥 www.dontdelete.art/ftc-response
May 20, 2025 at 10:41 AM
𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘: If you are considering submitting to the FTC Inquiry On Tech Censorship before May 21, we urge you to incorporate our boilerplate highlighting the reality of art censorship on platforms but objecting to governmental control over content moderation 🔥 www.dontdelete.art/ftc-response
Artists who have online censorship - BEWARE, this call from the FTC isn’t all it seems to be. Want to send in a comment? Use this: www.dontdelete.art/ftc-response
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April 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Artists who have online censorship - BEWARE, this call from the FTC isn’t all it seems to be. Want to send in a comment? Use this: www.dontdelete.art/ftc-response
Share this post & spread the word
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Read the blog piece here: www.dontdelete.art/blog/armando... and watch the interview between Armando and DDA's Editor-At-Large Emma Shapiro here: youtu.be/8LvEZvFtvng?...
April 1, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Read the blog piece here: www.dontdelete.art/blog/armando... and watch the interview between Armando and DDA's Editor-At-Large Emma Shapiro here: youtu.be/8LvEZvFtvng?...
New from DDA: "DDA Interview With...", a regular series highlighting the artists, activists, & voices against art censorship online!
Inaugurating our series: Armando Cabba @armandocabba.bsky.social with interviews in the DDA blog & youtube channel!
Inaugurating our series: Armando Cabba @armandocabba.bsky.social with interviews in the DDA blog & youtube channel!
April 1, 2025 at 10:04 AM
New from DDA: "DDA Interview With...", a regular series highlighting the artists, activists, & voices against art censorship online!
Inaugurating our series: Armando Cabba @armandocabba.bsky.social with interviews in the DDA blog & youtube channel!
Inaugurating our series: Armando Cabba @armandocabba.bsky.social with interviews in the DDA blog & youtube channel!
Is the art in your feed curated by... a tech company? Content moderation policies and enforcement algorithms are de facto determining what art circulates.
This has an outsized effect on which artists succeed and what kinds of art audiences have the opportunity to see in the first place.
This has an outsized effect on which artists succeed and what kinds of art audiences have the opportunity to see in the first place.
March 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Is the art in your feed curated by... a tech company? Content moderation policies and enforcement algorithms are de facto determining what art circulates.
This has an outsized effect on which artists succeed and what kinds of art audiences have the opportunity to see in the first place.
This has an outsized effect on which artists succeed and what kinds of art audiences have the opportunity to see in the first place.
Content moderation policies and AI Algorithm design must correct this. The same kinds of art that are readily accessible in museums should not be downranked or deleted online.
If you agree, sign the dontdelete.art/manifesto and demand that artists’ perspectives be included in content moderation!
If you agree, sign the dontdelete.art/manifesto and demand that artists’ perspectives be included in content moderation!
March 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Content moderation policies and AI Algorithm design must correct this. The same kinds of art that are readily accessible in museums should not be downranked or deleted online.
If you agree, sign the dontdelete.art/manifesto and demand that artists’ perspectives be included in content moderation!
If you agree, sign the dontdelete.art/manifesto and demand that artists’ perspectives be included in content moderation!
This IWD, we want to call your attention to a key problem affecting the accessibility of art online:
The human nude has been a source of artistic inspiration for at least 30,000 years, but common AI algorithms are trained to sexualize (and hide) the female-presenting body.
The human nude has been a source of artistic inspiration for at least 30,000 years, but common AI algorithms are trained to sexualize (and hide) the female-presenting body.
March 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM
This IWD, we want to call your attention to a key problem affecting the accessibility of art online:
The human nude has been a source of artistic inspiration for at least 30,000 years, but common AI algorithms are trained to sexualize (and hide) the female-presenting body.
The human nude has been a source of artistic inspiration for at least 30,000 years, but common AI algorithms are trained to sexualize (and hide) the female-presenting body.
Hi DDA community! Just a note to say how much we appreciate your resilience and art 💖💖 The internet is changing, and being there for each other is more important than ever to assure art is protected and valued wherever we are.
March 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Hi DDA community! Just a note to say how much we appreciate your resilience and art 💖💖 The internet is changing, and being there for each other is more important than ever to assure art is protected and valued wherever we are.
Hey! DDA is on Flashes! Flashes is an IG-like experience with Bluesky moderation practices (it is run via Bluesky). See you there!! 🦋🫶
@flashes.blue
@flashes.blue
February 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Hey! DDA is on Flashes! Flashes is an IG-like experience with Bluesky moderation practices (it is run via Bluesky). See you there!! 🦋🫶
@flashes.blue
@flashes.blue
Join us at RightsCon, the world’s leading summit on human rights in the digital age!!
Lightning Talk: “Don’t Delete Art: Why Content Moderation must account for Artistic Context”
Wednesday February 26 7:15am EST // 1:15pm CET
Find out how to register for our event here: youtu.be/WcjeXBmcBHY
Lightning Talk: “Don’t Delete Art: Why Content Moderation must account for Artistic Context”
Wednesday February 26 7:15am EST // 1:15pm CET
Find out how to register for our event here: youtu.be/WcjeXBmcBHY
February 20, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Join us at RightsCon, the world’s leading summit on human rights in the digital age!!
Lightning Talk: “Don’t Delete Art: Why Content Moderation must account for Artistic Context”
Wednesday February 26 7:15am EST // 1:15pm CET
Find out how to register for our event here: youtu.be/WcjeXBmcBHY
Lightning Talk: “Don’t Delete Art: Why Content Moderation must account for Artistic Context”
Wednesday February 26 7:15am EST // 1:15pm CET
Find out how to register for our event here: youtu.be/WcjeXBmcBHY
Calling all artists who have faced problems showing your art and/or yourself online because of the “female n*pp*e” ! We have a very exciting initiative coming up we want you to be part of! Please DM or email us at dontdeleteart@gmail.com asap 🙏🫶❤️🔥
February 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Calling all artists who have faced problems showing your art and/or yourself online because of the “female n*pp*e” ! We have a very exciting initiative coming up we want you to be part of! Please DM or email us at dontdeleteart@gmail.com asap 🙏🫶❤️🔥
Bringing DDA's series Censorship Art Spots to bsky!
Inspired by MTV’s 1985 “Art Breaks” series, these videos artistically respond to the problem of online art censorship and draw attention to the obstacles and frustrations that come with it. SUBMIT YOURS 👆
Today's: @katshawartist.bsky.social !
Inspired by MTV’s 1985 “Art Breaks” series, these videos artistically respond to the problem of online art censorship and draw attention to the obstacles and frustrations that come with it. SUBMIT YOURS 👆
Today's: @katshawartist.bsky.social !
February 13, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Bringing DDA's series Censorship Art Spots to bsky!
Inspired by MTV’s 1985 “Art Breaks” series, these videos artistically respond to the problem of online art censorship and draw attention to the obstacles and frustrations that come with it. SUBMIT YOURS 👆
Today's: @katshawartist.bsky.social !
Inspired by MTV’s 1985 “Art Breaks” series, these videos artistically respond to the problem of online art censorship and draw attention to the obstacles and frustrations that come with it. SUBMIT YOURS 👆
Today's: @katshawartist.bsky.social !
⭐A public note for @flashes.blue - We are Don't Delete Art, a collaboration btw human rights groups and artists against art suppression & censorship online. We're excited for the potential Flashes has for more equitable treatment of art and artists, and want to speak w you to share our resources!
February 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
⭐A public note for @flashes.blue - We are Don't Delete Art, a collaboration btw human rights groups and artists against art suppression & censorship online. We're excited for the potential Flashes has for more equitable treatment of art and artists, and want to speak w you to share our resources!
Today's DDA Presents: Alisa Sokolov alisasokolov.com
"I built online shop... registered LLC...obtained business account verification from Meta (took over 11 months)...created a new series of wearable art.
Never sold any art piece through Instagram since got down ranked.
Now I’m literally starving."
"I built online shop... registered LLC...obtained business account verification from Meta (took over 11 months)...created a new series of wearable art.
Never sold any art piece through Instagram since got down ranked.
Now I’m literally starving."
February 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Today's DDA Presents: Alisa Sokolov alisasokolov.com
"I built online shop... registered LLC...obtained business account verification from Meta (took over 11 months)...created a new series of wearable art.
Never sold any art piece through Instagram since got down ranked.
Now I’m literally starving."
"I built online shop... registered LLC...obtained business account verification from Meta (took over 11 months)...created a new series of wearable art.
Never sold any art piece through Instagram since got down ranked.
Now I’m literally starving."
Welcoming DDA Presents to Bsky!
DDA Presents is a regular feature* of artists from the DDA Gallery of Art Censored Online www.dontdelete.art/gallery
🔥Today's artist: Ken Gruenholtz @gruenholtz.bsky.social
See thread for Ken's full quote from the DDA Gallery
*previous features on IG @dontdelete.art
DDA Presents is a regular feature* of artists from the DDA Gallery of Art Censored Online www.dontdelete.art/gallery
🔥Today's artist: Ken Gruenholtz @gruenholtz.bsky.social
See thread for Ken's full quote from the DDA Gallery
*previous features on IG @dontdelete.art
January 29, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Welcoming DDA Presents to Bsky!
DDA Presents is a regular feature* of artists from the DDA Gallery of Art Censored Online www.dontdelete.art/gallery
🔥Today's artist: Ken Gruenholtz @gruenholtz.bsky.social
See thread for Ken's full quote from the DDA Gallery
*previous features on IG @dontdelete.art
DDA Presents is a regular feature* of artists from the DDA Gallery of Art Censored Online www.dontdelete.art/gallery
🔥Today's artist: Ken Gruenholtz @gruenholtz.bsky.social
See thread for Ken's full quote from the DDA Gallery
*previous features on IG @dontdelete.art
have you signed the DDA Manifesto? Did you know we had one?? www.dontdelete.art/manifesto
Join the thousands of artists, art workers, and art lovers who have signed from all over the world in demanding that artistic perspectives be protected in the design and implementation of digital spaces 🔥
Join the thousands of artists, art workers, and art lovers who have signed from all over the world in demanding that artistic perspectives be protected in the design and implementation of digital spaces 🔥
January 28, 2025 at 6:57 PM
have you signed the DDA Manifesto? Did you know we had one?? www.dontdelete.art/manifesto
Join the thousands of artists, art workers, and art lovers who have signed from all over the world in demanding that artistic perspectives be protected in the design and implementation of digital spaces 🔥
Join the thousands of artists, art workers, and art lovers who have signed from all over the world in demanding that artistic perspectives be protected in the design and implementation of digital spaces 🔥
To help us track this rapidly changing landscape and protect artists, we have adapted our Artist's Instagram Account Status Survey & Report Form to allow you to report new issues, harassment, and doubts you have about the moderation of your art on IG. bit.ly/DDAaccountst...
January 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
To help us track this rapidly changing landscape and protect artists, we have adapted our Artist's Instagram Account Status Survey & Report Form to allow you to report new issues, harassment, and doubts you have about the moderation of your art on IG. bit.ly/DDAaccountst...
Much has been said about Meta's changes, but we will have to wait to see how they affect our community. Artists who have have been targeted by Meta in the past may find themselves free from trigger-happy moderation, but facing new and worrisome challenges. We have questions, and you should too.
January 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Much has been said about Meta's changes, but we will have to wait to see how they affect our community. Artists who have have been targeted by Meta in the past may find themselves free from trigger-happy moderation, but facing new and worrisome challenges. We have questions, and you should too.
DDA is here for artists who experience suppression or censorship ANYWHERE online -- not just social media. Don't hesitate to tell us what is happening to you, by filling out our Censorship Report Form: www.dontdelete.art/submit
December 25, 2024 at 1:23 PM
DDA is here for artists who experience suppression or censorship ANYWHERE online -- not just social media. Don't hesitate to tell us what is happening to you, by filling out our Censorship Report Form: www.dontdelete.art/submit
DDA 2024 round up:
-We were so proud to maintain and forge relationships with artists, activists, organizations, and researchers fighting for artistic freedom online
-We shared our message in articles, podcasts, talks, and panels
-We created new ways to report censorship
& we can't wait for more!
-We were so proud to maintain and forge relationships with artists, activists, organizations, and researchers fighting for artistic freedom online
-We shared our message in articles, podcasts, talks, and panels
-We created new ways to report censorship
& we can't wait for more!
December 23, 2024 at 6:56 PM
DDA 2024 round up:
-We were so proud to maintain and forge relationships with artists, activists, organizations, and researchers fighting for artistic freedom online
-We shared our message in articles, podcasts, talks, and panels
-We created new ways to report censorship
& we can't wait for more!
-We were so proud to maintain and forge relationships with artists, activists, organizations, and researchers fighting for artistic freedom online
-We shared our message in articles, podcasts, talks, and panels
-We created new ways to report censorship
& we can't wait for more!