Paris Metro bans poster for David Hockney exhibit due to artist holding a cigarette.

The Paris Metro has banned a poster for the upcoming David Hockney exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton because it shows the artist holding a cigarette, violating French tobacco advertising laws. Hockney, known for advocating smoking, called the ban "complete madness." The exhibition, featuring nearly 400 of his works, will proceed from April 9 to August 31.

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