Chinese museum visitors accuse artist Heman Chong of 'cyber harassment'

"The visitors claim that Chong reposted their images along with captions labeling them as 'self-obsessed' and 'narcissistic,' violating their portrait rights."

"More than 20 screenshots of the now-deleted posts serve as evidence of the alleged derogatory remarks aimed at the museum visitors."

"The complaint against Chong alleges not only a violation of portrait rights but also a form of humiliation directed towards paying attendees."

"UCCA's silence and lack of response to the complaints has been criticized, undermining public trust in the institution during a time of reliance on visitor support."

A group of Chinese museum visitors has filed a formal complaint against Singapore artist Heman Chong for sharing their images from his exhibition, 'The Endless Summer.' The complaint alleges that Chong made derogatory remarks, labeling the visitors as 'self-obsessed.' This action is claimed to violate Chinese portrait rights laws that protect individuals' images. The visitors expressed disappointment with both Chong’s conduct and the UCCA Dune’s inadequate response, demanding a public apology. The incident raises issues of artistic freedom versus personal rights, especially concerning gender dynamics.

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