The artist said the National Portrait Gallery was considering removing the painting after Trump issued anti-trans mandates for federally funded museums.
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100 Pieces of Tewa Pottery Returned to Their Ancestral Home in the Rio Grande Valley
“I think they’re very eager to return,” said Lonnie Vigil of Nambé Pueblo, “and so are we to have them back.”
The Smithsonian Reopens as Another Possible Shutdown Looms in Coming Weeks
It will take the institute months to reschedule postponed programs and exhibitions, but the organization has no way to recover the $3.4 million it lost in revenue.
The Smithsonian Loses $1 Million Every Week of the Government Shutdown
The institute’s leader, David Skorton says that the lost revenues “are not recoverable” and “will have a lasting effect on our budget.”
Smithsonian Secretary David Skorton Resigns After Raising $2 Billion for the Institution
The 13th secretary of the Smithsonian will leave the institution less than four years into his role, breaking his initial five-year agreement with the Smithsonian. He will go on to lead a healthcare nonprofit.
Smithsonian to Open Its First-Ever Gallery Devoted to Latinx Experiences, Receives $10M Donation
“Latino history is American history, and we have a responsibility to reflect the stories and experiences of Latinas and Latinos in the U.S. today,” said the Smithsonian Latino Center’s director.