Deaccessioning: A Controversial Issue
The New York State Board of Regents shocked the art world when it decided that it would let its regulations on the sale of art by museums expire. The sale, called deaccessioning, is extremely controversial, especially when museums unload works of art just to pay the bills.
The debate surrounding deaccessioning is heated. Despite whatever laws are on the books, some museum groups find the process unethical, and grounds for mass shunning in the art world.
But in a tough economy, museums and galleries are looking for ways to cut costs and raise money any way they can. Several museums here in NYC have faced scrutiny for trying to sell art in their collection to keep their doors open. On The Currency of Culture, we’ll talk to people on both sides of the debate to see how the rules affect them.
To read some more about the issue check out these articles.
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