Oil on canvas 2008, 70 x 105 cm / 27,6 x 41,3 in.
We have the liberty to speak. It is crucial for us. When the liberty of speaking is set up against the possibility to offend people, it becomes difficult. What has the most weight? Offending people – or muzzeling yourself? Does it help to mirror the problem, to try to see it from another angle? The Norwegian newspaper is from 13 february 2008, the same day the Danish newspapers printed the muhammed drawings – and the Norwegians did not follow.