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Guest Blog: John Davis Malloy on the Smithsonian After Hide/Seek

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

It’s true that the Smithsonian’s Flashpoints and Faultlines forum was too late for Hide/Seek, but keeping the issues alive months after the exhibit closed may be the right timing for the future of this public institution. It was no surprise … Continue reading →

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Clough Stands By Decision To Pull “A Fire In My Belly” From Hide/Seek

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

Despite concerns the Smithsonian’s Flashpoints and Faultlines forum would be a bland showcase designed to obscure the institution’s commitments to First Amendment principles instead of examining them, last night’s opening panels included direct criticism from the dais of Smithsonian Secretary … Continue reading →

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PFAW Releases “How Not to Respond to Political Bullies” On Hide/Seek

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

NCAC participating organization, People For the American Way, has developed a detailed summary of the events around Hide/Seek complete with suggestions as to “what to do next time.” PFAW was one of the organizations who signed NCAC’s joint letter to … Continue reading →

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Smithsonian Regents’ Response to Censorship Outrage: what does it promise?

Posted on February 3, 2011 by

In response to the national outrage over the removal of artist David Wojnarowicz’ video Fire In My Belly from the National Portrait Gallery following pressure from the Catholic League and Republican Congressional leaders, the Smithsonian Board of Regents formed an Advisory Panel*. Continue reading →

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Hundreds Protest Smithsonian Censorship

Posted on December 20, 2010 by

This Sunday, Dec 19th, hundreds of artists, curators, queer and free speech activists, as well as other supporters of free speech gathered in front of Metropolitan Museum to take part in a rally demanding that the Smithsonian return the censored … Continue reading →

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