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Artist Amy Sherald cancels Smithsonian show after being asked to remove painting of trans woman

Artist Amy Sherald cancels Smithsonian show after being asked to remove painting of trans woman

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Jul 25, 2025
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Artist Amy Sherald cancels Smithsonian show after being asked to remove painting of trans woman
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As artist Amy Sherald was preparing her forthcoming show at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, one of the institution's officials suggested she not include a painting of a transgender woman posed as the Statue of Liberty, as it would "provoke" President Trump. Proposed instead: a video of people "debating" it. Sherald is canceling the show on ac…

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