National Gallery of Art Cancels Chuck Close and Thomas Roma Exhibitions Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations

The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC has cancelled exhibitions for American artist Chuck Close and Italian photographer Thomas Roma following sexual misconduct allegations. Close's exhibition was scheduled for May, while Roma's was planned for September. In December, several women who posed for Close accused him of asking them to undress and making explicit comments, which he denied. Earlier this month, Roma retired from his position as professor of photography at Columbia University in New York after five former students alleged sexual harassment and assault. The cancellations were reported by The New York Times.