“The Metropolitan Museum of Art will not remove a controversial painting by the French painter known as Balthus from public display.”
- How do we determine whether art is “appropriate”?
- How does context affect the meaning of art? Notice how the quote below makes mention of the “current climate.” Should the “current climate” affect what is allowed to be displayed in a museum?
“Given the current climate around sexual assault and allegations that become more public each day, in showcasing this work for the masses, The Met is romanticizing voyeurism and the objectification of children,” it reads.
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