14
Aug
Ester Mbathera An Icelandic artist, who created a provocative art piece titled "We're Sorry," inspired by the Fishrot corruption scandal, is facing a lawsuit by the fishing giant Samherji in a High Court trial in London. Oddur Eysteinn Friðriksson, an MA Fine Arts student at the University of Bergen, said the legal action threatens his ability to defend his freedom of speech. “This legal battle is not just about me; it’s about defending freedom of speech and the role of art in holding powerful entities accountable,” he said. The artwork, which replicates Samherji's website with a bold apology, has been…