Artist Amy Sherald canceled her Smithsonian exhibit, "American Sublime," due to concerns over her painting of a transgender Statue of Liberty. The Smithsonian reportedly had concerns about the artwork, prompting discussions about its removal. Sherald cited a "culture of censorship" and institutional fear stemming from political hostility towards the transgender community as reasons for her decision. The exhibit, currently at the Whitney Museum, was to open at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery in September. This follows recent controversies at the Smithsonian involving President Trump and the firing of the National Portrait Gallery head.

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