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- The Smithsonian is under yet more pressure from the Trump administration over its leadership and governance.
- Yoko Ono’s landmark performance Cut Piece is being revisited at The Broad in Los Angeles.
- The Cincinnati Art Museum opens its first Yayoi Kusama Infinity Mirror Room.
The Headlines
BOARD OF CONTENTION. The Smithsonian is facing an unusual leadership battle as several new nominees to its Board of Regents have yet to reach Congress amid tensions with the Trump administration, the New York Times reported. The 17-member board, which oversees the institution’s strategy, finances, and governance, has traditionally operated independently of the White House, but the delay has raised questions over whether the administration is seeking greater influence over the museum network. The standoff follows a broader White House campaign criticizing Smithsonian exhibitions and historical framing, while Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III has largely avoided confrontation and retained enough board support to remain in control. The Smithsonian, which receives significant federal funding, now faces pressure over both its governance and its relationship with the administration.