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Latino Museum Moves to Historic Building | Art News
The Smithsonian is eyeing a politically savvy move to house the National Museum of the American Latino in the historic, long-closed Arts and Industries Building—potentially sidestepping congressional battles and past funding controversies. Once considered for other museums, this century-old landmark could offer a quick fix amid stalled plans and recent setbacks, including controversial amendments and budget proposals to cancel a new building. Critics warn it’s a backdoor maneuver, but with board members’ terms ending soon, the institution may be racing to find a compromise before it’s too…
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