Swedish authorities say the police car crash in Sweden that killed Swedish artist Lars Vilks last year was an accident.

They both carved out sterling reputations as military and political leaders over years of public service.

Swedish news media are reporting that the Swedish artist Lars Vilks, who had lived under police protection since his 2007 sketch of the Prophet Muhammad with a dog’s body brought death threats, has died from a traffic accident.

A new exhibition at a Polish state museum features the works of provocative artists in what organizers describe as a celebration of free speech, and a challenge to political correctness and “cancel culture.”.