Jennifer Horgan: I understand the motive but I'm not sure I agree with cultural boycotts

Art can be political but art is not politics. It is distinct. And in this case, when it is about nationality not content, when we cancel one Israeli choreographer for being Israeli, are we saying all Israelis are the same?

I understand Ballet Ireland's motivation to cancel Israeli choreographer Ohad Naharin, but I still find myself sitting in the grey over it, says Jennifer Horgan. Pictured are Ballet Ireland dance artists Dominic Harisson and Ryoko Yagyu recently. Photo; Conor Healy / Picture It Photography

I’m not sure how I feel about cultural boycotts. I’m not sure how I feel about Ballet Ireland’s cancellation of Israeli choreographer Ohad Naharin last month.

“If the act of cancellations would have helped the Palestinians’ cause I would boycott my own show,” he said.