City of Markham apologizes after cancelling public artwork featuring queer subject in drag

The City of Markham's sudden, last-minute cancellation of a piece of public artwork one year in the making has the artist — and his subject — concerned about censorship.

City of Markham apologizes after cancelling public artwork featuring queer subject in drag
A large artwork hangs outside a sports complex. On the right side of the image, a person is pictured on all fours in only underwear and a bandana. On the left side, the same person is shown lying on their side, wearing a baseball hat and jersey, diamond tights and high-heeled shoes.

The City of Markham's sudden, last-minute cancellation of a piece of public artwork one year in the making has the artist — and his subject — concerned about censorship.