In the final installment of our series on Balenciaga, we look past the right wing fundamentalist conspiracy theories and instead explore the haunting images of photographer Gabriele Galimberti. Through our investigation into his work and legacy, we ask: Where will all the good art go when Christian nationalists tighten their grip on the media and artistic reproduction?

We also would like to preface that this episode concerns frank and serious discussions about sexual assault and gun violence.

Links:

• 'Pedophiles' banner hung in front of Texas Balenciaga store after controversial ad campaign [CHRON]
• Balenciaga drops $25M suit against producers of controversial campaign [Page Six]
• As Balenciaga faces backlash over its bondage-themed campaign featuring children, FEMAIL reveals its controversial history - from fetish masks to bizarre horror-themed ads [Daily Mail]
• Where's Kering As Apologies From Balenciaga And Demna Fall Flat? [Forbes]
• No, This Is Not a 'Human Skin Jacket' from Balenciaga [Snopes]
• No, This Isn't a Real Photo of Balenciaga Stylist Lotta Volkova [Snopes]
• Gabriele Galimberti Website

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