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A 40-minute video installation by Helen Cammock at the National Portrait Gallery was withdrawn after criticism of its portrayal of Winston Churchill's role in the 1943 Bengal famine; the gallery framed the piece as artistic reflection rather than a documentary, while the artist argues it challenges established histories and invites scrutiny of who is commemorated.
A new National Portrait Gallery exhibition, Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait, surveys 100 years of the star’s image through iconic photographs by photographers such as André de Dienes, Eve Arnold, Milton H. Greene, Cecil Beaton, Pauline Boty, Allan Grant, and Andy Warhol, tracing Norma Jeane’s rise from a factory worker to a global icon and the private struggles behind the public persona, with Monroe’s remark that it was the people who made her a star; the show runs in London until 6 September.
On the 100th anniversary of her birth, Marilyn Monroe’s June 1962 Santa Monica beach portraits by George Barris — among her last lifetime photos — reveal a carefree, playful side that contrasts with the later tragedy; the pictures are featured in the National Portrait Gallery’s Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait, and show how Monroe shaped her image with photographers, edited some prints herself, and left a lasting influence on pop culture.
The National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. has swapped in a new black-and-white Trump portrait and removed wall text about his impeachments and the Jan. 6 insurrection as part of a planned gallery refresh; Smithsonian officials say impeachment history remains represented in other museums, while the White House touts the new display.
Artist Amy Sherald withdrew her show from the National Portrait Gallery over concerns that the museum considered excluding her transgender-themed work, 'Trans Forming Liberty,' due to fears of backlash from the Trump administration, highlighting tensions over censorship and representation in American art.
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.
Kim Sajet resigned as director of the National Portrait Gallery two weeks after President Trump called for her firing, citing her support for diversity initiatives; her departure was announced by Smithsonian's secretary, with Kevin Gover to serve as acting director.
Kim Sajet is stepping down as director of the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery amid disputes over President Trump's attempt to fire her, highlighting tensions between the museum's independence and political influence. Kevin Gover has been appointed acting director, and the Smithsonian emphasizes its commitment to independence amidst political pressures.
Kim Sajet, the director of the National Portrait Gallery, resigned after President Trump announced he was firing her, despite the Smithsonian's assertion that it retains authority over personnel decisions and aims to remain politically independent.
The Smithsonian reaffirmed its independence and clarified that personnel decisions are made by its Secretary and Board of Regents, following President Trump's claim that he fired the head of the National Portrait Gallery for being partisan. The institution emphasized its nonpartisan stance and addressed concerns about biased content, amid broader political tensions involving Trump's administration and cultural institutions.
The Smithsonian Institution reaffirmed its commitment to nonpartisan operations following President Trump’s attempt to remove the director of the National Portrait Gallery, citing concerns over political bias and support for diversity initiatives. The institution emphasized that personnel decisions are made by its secretary and overseen by the Board of Regents to maintain its nonpartisan stance amid broader efforts by Trump to influence American cultural and artistic institutions.
President Trump announced on social media that he fired Kim Sajet, the director of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, citing her support for DEI and partisanship, though her removal's legality is uncertain due to the Smithsonian's independent status and lack of clear termination provisions.
President Donald Trump announced the firing of Kim Sajet, the first woman director of the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, citing her support for diversity, equity, and inclusion as inappropriate. This move is part of a broader effort by Trump to reshape Washington's arts and cultural institutions by removing what he considers divisive narratives and progressive influences.
President Donald Trump has dismissed Kim Sajet, the director of the National Portrait Gallery, citing her as 'highly partisan,' marking his first action against the Smithsonian Institution since his executive order aimed at removing 'anti-American ideology' from federal-funded museums.
Oprah Winfrey reflects on the unveiling of her portrait at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, expressing gratitude for the opportunity and the serendipitous discovery of artist Shawn Michael Warren. She shares the process of capturing the essence of the portrait, including choosing the color purple and an olive branch as symbols. Oprah acknowledges the significance of being among the esteemed contributors in the gallery and emphasizes the importance of living out God's dream.