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Museums Stand Firm Against Political Pressure | Art News
The US branch of Icom has publicly backed the Smithsonian amid mounting political pressure from the Trump administration, which has criticized the institution for being too “woke” and not patriotic enough—calling for warning signs on exhibits. This follows intense scrutiny of the National Museum of American History’s director, who testified before Congress over claims the museum was denigrating certain groups. Icom’s statement reaffirms that museums must provoke dialogue, not silence it, echoing a similar stance from the American Alliance of Museums. Their recently updated code of ethics…
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