State Department Okays Dreamy Wifredo Lam Art for MoMA Show
Published Date: 6/18/2025
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Summary
The U.S. government has approved extra important art pieces for the 'Wifredo Lam: When I Don't Sleep, I Dream' exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art in New York. These culturally special objects will be temporarily shown in the U.S., helping everyone enjoy and learn from them. This decision supports art lovers and museums, with no extra costs or delays expected.
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MoMA Gains Additional Wifredo Lam Works
The U.S. State Department determined that additional culturally significant objects for the exhibition "Wifredo Lam: When I Don't Sleep, I Dream" are approved for temporary import and display at The Museum of Modern Art in New York and possibly other U.S. venues. The Department found their temporary exhibition is in the national interest and ordered publication of this determination in the Federal Register (notice referenced September 10, 2024).
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