Breaking news: Amy Sherald cancels her Smithsonian show, citing censorship
The artist said she learned her painting of a transgender Statue of Liberty might not be shown.
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July 24, 2025, 1:29 p.m. ET

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An image of a transgender person posing as the Statue of Liberty.
“Trans Forming Liberty,” by Amy Sherald. Kelvin Bulluck

Amy Sherald Cancels Her Smithsonian Show, Citing Censorship

The artist said that she made the decision after she learned that the museum was considering removing her painting depicting a transgender Statue of Liberty to avoid provoking President Trump.

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