To John Strand, in regards to your request for examples of public
pressure, you ought to get in touch with someone at the Royal Ontario
Museum.  A couple of years ago they had an exhibition on the effects
of imperialism in Africa. The African community was outraged and the
curator of that exhibit is no longer working for the R.O.M.  I don't
know the full details, but it may be worth checking out. S.Pawley>
> We are looking for examples, preferably of fairly recent date, of
> institutions or individual professionals who have experienced political
> pressure aimed at altering or otherwise affecting their public exhibition
> process. (The most recent and most visible example, of course, is the
> National Air and Space Museum's future exhibition that includes display of
> the Enola Gay.) We want this information for an upcoming AAM Board of
> Directors meeting during which the rights of curators will be discussed.
> You may respond to the list, or to me directly, as you prefer. Discretion,
> if requested, will be guaranteed. Thanks to all for your help.
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