What the National Gallery’s Closure Says About the Politics of Culture in America
For anyone even faintly aware of global history, certain parallels are chilling.
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The Art World Confronts a New Era of Censorship in the U.S.
"While no single person is to blame, it’s clear that institutional fear—shaped by a broader climate of political hostility toward trans lives—played a role," artist Amy Sherald wrote of canceling "American Sublime" at the National Portrait Gallery.
How Does the Smithsonian Decide Who Gets Into the National Portrait Gallery?
The gallery's collection of commissioned portraits has expanded in recent decades to include figures beyond U.S. politicians.
