Nearly 200 sign open letter defending Palais de Tokyo after patron's resignation

An open letter advocating for curatorial independence at Palais de Tokyo has garnered nearly 200 signatures from artists, curators, and museum professionals. This initiative comes in response to Sandra Hegedüs, a long-time supporter, who stepped down from the Amis du Palais de Tokyo, alleging in an Instagram post that the institution endorses "wokeism, anti-capitalism, pro-Palestine, etc." The letter, which appeared in Le Monde on Monday, extends solidarity to Palais de Tokyo and other cultural organizations worldwide facing similar challenges. It emphasizes, "Our cultural institutions, like art and artists, must retain their freedom to avoid extinction, necessitating a working environment that fosters the open exchange of ideas central to their purpose."