WASHINGTON (AP).- The Smithsonian Institution’s governing board on Monday called for changes in how potentially objectionable exhibits are handled while also standing behind the head of the museum complex amid accusations of censorship. Smithsonian Sec…
Smithsonian Institution’s Governing Board Seeks Changes After Video Flap at Portrait Gallery
WASHINGTON (AP).- The Smithsonian Institution’s governing board on Monday called for changes in how potentially objectionable exhibits are handled while also standing behind the head of the museum complex amid accusations of censorship. Smithsonian Sec…
Smithsonian Board Supports Museum Head
By: Brett Zongker, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP).- The Smithsonian Institution’s governing board is supporting the head of the museum complex over a censorship protest by some groups but is calling for changes in how some exhibits are handled. Some…
Group Wants Smithsonian Secretary Wayne Clough’s Ouster Over Banned Video
WASHINGTON (AP).- A liberal group is calling for Smithsonian Secretary Wayne Clough to step down, and the board of the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum is complaining that Clough bowed to political pressure in removing a video from an exhibit. Clough be…
Smithsonian Secretary Wayne Clough Defends Decision to Remove Controversial Video
WASHINGTON (AP).- Smithsonian Secretary Wayne Clough on Tuesday defended his decision to remove an artist’s video that depicted ants crawling on a crucifix from an exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery, saying a controversy over the short clip threa…
Display Showcases Two Key Smithsonian Figures
WASHINGTON, DC.- Visitors to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History can learn more about two of the Smithsonian leaders who championed the museum’s creation when a case exhibit goes on display in December. Their life’s work also of…
The Andy Warhol Foundation Threatens to End Smithsonian Funding
WASHINGTON (AP).- The Andy Warhol Foundation said Monday it will withhold future funding to the Smithsonian Institution unless a video removed from the National Portrait Gallery after a Catholic group complained is restored. Joel Wachs, president of th…