While not a new idea, the 20th century saw a surge in the relationship between politics and art. In contrast to Shostakovich's resistance against his government, Elvis undeniably pushed cultural boundaries surrounding sexuality that created a substantial backlash to his music and style, and was often censored from TV. While Elvis’ work ultimately found acceptance, some artists, like Erwin Schulhoff, were overtaken by their circumstances and silenced, as Schulhoff’s life was cut short; he passed away at the age of 48 in the Nazi's Wülzburg prison camp, a victim of the Holocaust.