Sajet said it was “not an easy decision” but “the best way to serve the institution I hold so deeply in my heart”
In response to the president’s targeting of National Portrait Gallery director Kim Sajet, the organisation has issued a strategically broad statement, touting its independence and governance by a board and secretary
It is not clear the president has the authority to make staffing decisions for the gallery, which is part of the Smithsonian Institution
The portrait, showing the influential media personality in a striking purple dress, was painted by Chicago artist Shawn Michael Warren
The Art Newspaper's annual survey shows how the pandemic had a devastating impact on museums around the world—but there were some silver linings
The National Portrait Gallery has organised a historic show on the women in the White House
One of the longest reform movements in American history, which continues to be an issue today, is explored in the show
Fashion continues upward trend in the US, shooting to the top of The Art Newspaper's chart, while the British Museum slips from the top spot in the UK
“Censorship has no role here... the only way to deal with these subjects is through dialogue"
Controversy follows decision to remove David Wojnarowicz video loaned by National Portrait Gallery
Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery will host “Hide-Seek: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture” in October