Tag: museum governance
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Judy Schulich Led Push to Block Nan Goldin at AGO
Background: A Contested Acquisition at the Art Gallery of Ontario The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) faced a high-profile decision last year: whether to acquire a work by photographer-activist Nan Goldin. The move, seen by some as a bold commitment to contemporary art and social commentary, became a flashpoint that exposed fault lines within the…
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Guardian whispers inside AGO: Judy Schulich led push to block Nan Goldin acquisition
Background: A contentious acquisition sparks dissent The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) faced a defining moment last year when it considered acquiring a photograph by Nan Goldin, a figure whose work and activism have long polarized audiences. What began as a routine philanthropic decision quickly evolved into a high-stakes governance dispute. Within the AGO’s circle…
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AGO under scrutiny as resignations follow failed Nan Goldin acquisition
Introduction: turbulence at the AGO The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is navigating a public relations and governance crisis after a senior curator and two volunteers on its collections committee resigned in the wake of a controversial decision to pass on a proposed acquisition by Nan Goldin. The narrow vote, which blocked the purchase, has…
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White House Demands Smithsonian Exhibitions Documents Review
Overview: A government request veers into museum oversight The White House has issued an explicit demand for the Smithsonian Institution to submit thousands of documents related to its current and upcoming exhibitions and events. The central aim, according to an open letter circulating online, is to review materials to determine whether the Smithsonian’s programming expresses…