“You can’t talk about portraiture in America without talking about Chuck Close,” she added. “Pablo Picasso was one of the worst offenders of the 20th century in terms of his history with women. PhotoPhotoGenerally, however, museum officials argue that the quality of the art should be kept separate from the conduct of the artist. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyArt experts say the National Gallery’s cancellation has a significant impact, akin to rescinding an Oscar from an actor. “It’s about addition — bringing new voices in and new artworks in.”Some museums increasingly provide personal information to contextualize their art.

Source: New York Times January 28, 2018 20:38 UTC