Michael Werner, Trump-Era Museum Censorship, and Banksy's Taxpayer Costs

In the October issue of an art magazine, Steven Nelson, the former dean of the National Gallery of Art, addresses the concept of 'soft censorship' experienced during the Trump era. He points to the shift of the symposium 'Color Lines Across the United States and Mexico' following a visit from Elon Musk's DOGE agency, describing this as 'anticipatory obedience.' Nelson also notes artist Amy Sherald's decision to withdraw from the National Portrait Gallery over fears of offending Trump. Meanwhile, art dealer Michael Werner discusses his book 'National-Galerie. Gespräche über notwendige Kunst' in Die Welt, highlighting his support for German artists like Georg Baselitz. The BBC reveals that three Banksy pieces have cost British taxpayers close to £150,000, prompting criticism from Shadow Justice Secretary Nick Timothy. Additionally, actress Bel Powley has spoken out against J.K. Rowling's gender views while promoting the new Harry Potter series.