Museum Controversies: Indigenous Art Curator Ousted, MoMA Accused of Enabling Assault
The Art Gallery of Ontario is facing pressure to explain the sudden departure of Indigenous art curator Wanda Nanibush, with demands for transparency and accountability from the Toronto-based Indigenous Curatorial Collective and other prominent figures in the Canadian art world. Nanibush's dismissal has sparked controversy, with accusations of political censorship and silencing through a non-disclosure agreement, prompting letters and statements from various artists and cultural workers. The AGO director's response has been criticized as unsatisfactory, and the Indigenous arts community is seeking answers about the circumstances and reasons behind Nanibush's ousting.
