Dutch museum mulls censoring Degas to avoid offending Muslims
"The role of museums is changing," official tells TV program "Buitenhof" on Feb. 9. "They are increasingly seen as part of the culture and society around them."
by Abigail R. Esman , IPT
Published on 02-18-2020 19:01
They are two of the most beloved artists of all time: Edgar Degas, celebrated for his extraordinary draftsmanship and tender, dynamic paintings of ballerinas; and Vincent van Gogh, adored not just for his tragic life story, but for his shimmering canvases, those world-famous images of starry nights and bright sunflowers.
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Now, a museum dedicated to Van Gogh's oeuvre is asking whether it is "appropriate," in anno 2020, to exhibit a drawing by Degas.
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