Journalists Valentina Di Liscia and Hakim Bishara join me to delve into the Whitney Museum’s cancellation of the exhibition titled Collective Actions: Artist Interventions In a Time of Change, initially slated for a September 17 opening. This Tuesday, they reported on the unfolding story and now share their perspectives on the broader issues this incident highlights.
The discussion touches on critical topics, such as the criteria museums use for collecting artworks, the involvement of artists in acquisition decisions, and whether museums are improving their handling of racial and economic equity in their collections. This episode provides an in-depth look at the rapidly developing situation and its implications for the Whitney and other modern museums.
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