The facade of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Courtesy of the Met.
The practice of deaccessioning has never failed to incite controversy. But the stakes are even higher now that the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York one of the wealthiest, largest, and best-attended museums in the world has suggested it is considering selling off some of its art as it faces a $150 million shortfall.
The fact that a leading professional organization relaxed its guidelines surrounding deaccessioning last spring, which means that the Met would draw no official censure from the move, is of no consequence to the many experts and observers including former museum leadership who swiftly voiced their opposition.
Meet The Entrepreneurs Working To Diversify Indy’s Arts Scene
Malina Jeffers and Alan Bacon believe their nonprofit GANGGANG can elevate the city s artists of color. The heavier lift? Ending racism.
February 6, 2021
Last summer, 18 Black artists gathered to create a large-scale Black Lives Matter mural on the surface of Indiana Avenue, an area of Indianapolis born from segregation. The stretch and surrounding community was once home to a third of the city’s Black population and a thriving cultural scene highlighted by a vibrant hub for jazz, particularly Black jazz. At its height, from the 1930s to the 1940s, “Funky Broadway” was comparable to districts in New Orleans and Kansas City. More than 30 jazz clubs featured national acts and nurtured local talent like Wes Montgomery, who went on to become one of the most influential guitarists of his time. Burlesque, cabaret, and drag shows also drew crowds, which spilled onto a street lined with Black-owned restaurants, shops, a
Newfields announces new executive structure
Since joining the Newfields team in early 2016 as a Deputy Director, Jonathan Wright has brought extraordinary energy and vision to Newfields expansive natural resources.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND
.-Newfields announces new executive structure featuring three new appointments as part of a long-term succession plan designed to ensure continued growth and positive momentum for Newfields. Newfields Board of Trustees has established the new position of President of Newfields and enabled the President to appoint The Ruth Lilly Director of The Garden and Fairbanks Park; and The Melvin & Bren Simon Director of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields.
Newfields exhibit to celebrate Indy’s #BlackLivesMatter street mural and artists
Set to open in April, the exhibit inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields will be called DRIP: Indy’s #BlackLivesMatter Street Mural. Author: WTHR.com staff Updated: 3:16 PM EST January 27, 2021
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NOTE: The above video is from a 2020 interview with one of the artists who helped paint the mural.
Newfields is celebrating the artists who painted the #BlackLivesMatter mural on Indiana Avenue in downtown Indianapolis with a new exhibit. Set to open in April, the exhibit inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields will be called