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Artist Amy Sherald canceled her Smithsonian show due to concerns about the display of her transgender Statue of Liberty painting. The Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art postponed an LGBTQ+ art exhibition due to fundraising issues. The Trump White House also requested a review of Smithsonian exhibitions to ensure alignment with 'American ideals,' prompting concerns about censorship and political interference in art.

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