Artist Amy Sherald Withdraws Smithsonian Exhibit Over Censorship
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Artist Amy Sherald withdrew her exhibit from the National Portrait Gallery citing censorship concerns, citing political hostility towards trans lives and institutional fear, with the administration supporting her decision. The Smithsonian denied plans to remove her painting but expressed disappointment over her withdrawal, amidst broader political tensions involving the museum's leadership.
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