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Chuck Close in a 2014 interview (screenshot by the author via YouTube)
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National Gallery of Art Indefinitely Postpones Chuck Close and Thomas Roma Shows

Avatar photo by Benjamin Sutton January 26, 2018January 30, 2018

Following accusations of sexual misconduct against Close and Roma, the National Gallery of Art has postponed solo presentations of their works.

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Four More Women Allege Sexual Misconduct by Chuck Close

by Claire Voon and Jillian Steinhauer January 16, 2018January 17, 2018

In the wake of recent sexual harassment allegations against Close, four additional women have shared the stories of their encounters with the artist — including one who says he touched her.

Thomas Roma giving at TED talk at Columbia University in 2014 (screenshot via YouTube)
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Thomas Roma, Photographer and Columbia University Professor, Accused of Sexual Misconduct [UPDATED]

Avatar photo by Benjamin Sutton January 3, 2018January 4, 2018

The accusations against Roma, a documentary photographer who is also the director of the photography program at Columbia University’s School of the Arts, were all made by former students.

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“Last Time I Looked, Discomfort Was Not a Major Offense”: Chuck Close Addresses Sexual Misconduct Allegations

by Claire Voon December 20, 2017December 21, 2017

Close explained his behavior after several women accused him of sexual misconduct during visits to his studio.

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Renowned Artist Chuck Close Under Fire for Alleged Sexual Misconduct [UPDATED]

by Claire Voon December 20, 2017December 20, 2017

Two women have come forward accusing Close of sexual misconduct, claiming he made vulgar comments to them after inviting them to his studio to pose for him.

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Knight Landesman and Artforum Move to Dismiss Lawsuit Sparked by Sexual Harassment Allegations

Avatar photo by Benjamin Sutton December 19, 2017December 20, 2017

On Monday, Landesman filed a motion calling for the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a former Artforum employee, Amanda Schmitt, who claims he sexually harassed her.

Jens Hoffmann (photo by Robert Adler, courtesy the Jewish Museum)
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Jewish Museum Terminates Jens Hoffmann Following Sexual Harassment Investigation [UPDATED]

by Claire Voon December 18, 2017December 20, 2017

After investigating sexual harassment allegations recently brought forth by staff members, the Jewish Museum announced today that it has ended its relationship with Hoffmann.

Russell Simmons (photo by Coco Curranski/Flickr)
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Russell Simmons Resigns from Rush Arts Foundation Amid Rape Allegations

Avatar photo by Benjamin Sutton December 14, 2017December 20, 2017

Following allegations of sexual harassment and assault, Simmons has left his position as co-chairman of the board of the Brooklyn-based arts nonprofit.

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Jewish Museum Investigating Sexual Harassment Claims Against Curator Jens Hoffmann [UPDATED]

by Claire Voon December 4, 2017December 20, 2017

The institution has suspended all current projects with Hoffmann, who served as its director of special exhibitions and public programs.

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How the Art World, and Art Schools, Are Ripe for Sexual Abuse

Avatar photo by Coco Fusco November 14, 2017December 20, 2017

The art world is structured in a way that enables abuses, and the problem is especially acute at art schools.

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Over 1,800 Artists and Art Workers Sign Letter Against Sexual Harassment [UPDATE 2]

Avatar photo by Hrag Vartanian October 30, 2017December 20, 2017

The public letter criticizes “an art world that upholds inherited power structures at the cost of ethical behavior.”

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