Kochi, Oct 23 (PTI) Algerian-French artist Hanan Benammar, based in Oslo, on Thursday expressed concern over the vandalisation of her artwork by Kerala artist P H Hochiman here, describing it as an attack on artistic freedom and free expression.

Six printed linocut works titled "Go Eat Your Dad", which were part of the ongoing exhibition "Estranged Geographies" at Durbar Hall Art Gallery, were torn down by Hochiman on Wednesday. He live-streamed the act on Facebook, claiming the works were obscene.

Speaking to reporters, Benammar said she felt relieved that no one was physically harmed during the incident but stressed that violence in art spaces was unacceptable.

"I am relieved that only the artwork was attacked. I condemn any act of violence in an art space. It is very important to pre

See Full Page