The National Gallery of Art pulled the plug on a May show for Close, accused of “unwelcome attention” and more by several women, and the planned Roma photography show in September. “The National Gallery’s decision is unusual, and most institutions are not reconsidering their decision to hang work by Mr. Close on their walls.”
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James MacMillan: Scottish National Party Is Using The Arts For Propaganda
The SNP is anxious to keep its “artsy stormtroopers onside” because of the threat posed by a resurgent Labour Party under Jeremy Corbyn to its support in any future independence referendum campaign, he writes.
Old Vic Theatre Institutes New Program After Harassment Claims About Kevin Spacey
The programme comes after an internal investigation commissioned by the theatre led to 20 people making claims against Spacey.