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Nan Goldin has canceled her project with the New York Times Magazine, alleging the newspaper's pro-Israel bias in its coverage of Gaza. Goldin made the announcement on Instagram, stating that she canceled a cover shoot for the Sunday magazine due to her concerns about the New York Times' reporting on the Gaza conflict. She accused the newspaper of complicity with Israel in its reporting and questioned its handling of Palestinian perspectives. Goldin also referenced the Writers Against the War on Gaza (WAWOG), a group that advocates for Palestinian solidarity and liberation and criticizes the New York Times' editorial stance. The conflict in question started after a Hamas attack on October 7, which resulted in casualties on both sides, and has since escalated, with Israel conducting airstrikes on Gaza, leading to a significant number of casualties, as reported by the local health ministry.
Goldin expressed respect for the New York Times journalists reporting from the region and mourned the Palestinian journalists who lost their lives during the conflict. However, she emphasized the need for continued attention and support for the people of Gaza. Additionally, it's worth noting that Jazmine Hughes, a staff writer at the New York Times Magazine, had previously resigned after signing the WAWOG petition and another letter critical of the newspaper's reporting on transgender issues. Goldin herself had signed the letter denouncing the newspaper's reporting on transgender issues and had called for a ceasefire in Gaza and Palestinian liberation in a separate open letter published by Artforum. She criticized Artforum for firing its editor, David Velasco, following the publication of that letter.
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