Richard Prince disavows his work from Ivanka Trump's collection
On January 11, 2017, artist Richard Prince took to Twitter to announce his separation from a piece of art he had sold to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, expressing his disapproval of their political stance. This move was part of a larger trend among artists voicing dissent against the Trump administration. Art critic Jerry Saltz supported Prince's decision and encouraged fellow creatives to consider similar actions. Ivanka's collection includes works from renowned artists such as Cy Twombly and Christopher Wool. Public criticism intensified following a protest held outside her Manhattan residence in early December.
Key facts
- Richard Prince disavowed his work from Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's collection on January 11, 2017.
- The disavowal was made via Twitter.
- Jerry Saltz and Georgina Adam supported Prince's action.
- Ivanka Trump's collection includes works by Cy Twombly, Wade Guyton, Joe Bradley, Dan Colen, Alex De Corte, Louis Eisner, Alex Israel, Nate Lowman, David Ostrowski, Garry Winogrand, and Christopher Wool.
- A protest march in early December ended outside Ivanka Trump's Manhattan home.
- Prince is one of several artists opposing Trump family politics.
Entities
Artists
- Richard Prince
- Cy Twombly
- Wade Guyton
- Joe Bradley
- Dan Colen
- Alex De Corte
- Louis Eisner
- Alex Israel
- Nate Lowman
- David Ostrowski
- Garry Winogrand
- Christopher Wool
- Jerry Saltz
- Georgina Adam
Institutions
- Artribune
Locations
- Manhattan
- United States