State Dept Unlocks Doors for Lorna Simpson's Art Show
Published Date: 3/31/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. government has approved the temporary import of important cultural objects for the "Lorna Simpson: Source Notes" exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and possibly other venues. This means these special items can be shown in the U.S. because they’re valuable to our culture and national interest. No costs or deadlines affect the public, but the exhibition will share amazing art with everyone soon!
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Temporary Import OK for Lorna Simpson Exhibit
The U.S. government approved the temporary import of culturally significant objects for the exhibition "Lorna Simpson: Source Notes" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and possibly at additional venues. The determination says these objects may be shown in the United States because they are culturally significant and their display is in the national interest, and the notice will be published in the Federal Register. No costs or deadlines affecting the public are stated.
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