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Trump Says He Fired Kim Sajet, National Portrait Gallery Director

By: Zachary Small — 30 May 2025 at 21:24

Kim Sajet, the director of the Smithsonian museum for more than 12 years, has tried to bring in more contemporary artists.

Kim Sajet at the National Portrait Gallery in 2022. It is unclear if President Trump has legal grounds to fire her.

A French Museum Collides With New Jersey Politics

By: Zachary Small — 3 July 2024 at 09:03

State lawmakers voted to pull funding for an outpost of the Pompidou Center in Jersey City, blaming rising costs. The mayor said the decision was retribution.

Rubin Museum, Haven for Asian Art, to Close After 20 Years

By: Zachary Small — 31 January 2024 at 23:48

It is the first major art museum in New York to close within recent memory. The museum had financial challenges and has faced accusations of displaying looted art.

The Rubin Museum of Art, on West 17th Street, will close its doors on Oct. 6.