Medium: Film photography

Censored by: Instagram

Was there a notification of removal and if so what was the reason given?: Yes. The reason given was "sexual solicitation". For a post where I specifically wrote about censorship and the artistic and political background of my work. I also had censored all around it, not only on the genitals and nipples (I did this on purpose to "interrupt" the skin and avoid the algorithm to detect """"sexual"""" activity.) I had received censorship a day before, for "sexual activity of minors", for the same body of work. And I have been censored several times before, since 2018 approximately, but more intensely since 2019-2020.

What date were you censored?: 4/20/2022

Were you given an opportunity to appeal? If so, did you appeal and what was the response?: No. I was once, for a different photo. And the response was that my appeal wasn't even chosen to review.

What have the consequences been for you because of this removal? Please describe in best detail.: It affects me deeply. First on a very intimate level, because the feeling of anxiety every time I have a post deleted and a warning that instagram may close my account at any point without notice or possibility to appeal. That would mean that I would lose my entire community, meaning losing work and money amongst other things. I cannot share my work, I have been blacklisted and shadowbanned, so everytime I post my work it barely gets "out there" or worse, gets deleted right away. It is unfair that other creators get to develop their projects and get tons of reach but we cannot.

Please write additional comments: I have a second account, for backup. Although I don't really prefer it or count on it, since it has 1/100 of the followers/community that I gathered in my main account.

Your website: http://www.candelariadeferrari.com

Your Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candelariadeferrari/