# Is It Time Gauguin Got Canceled?  ## Metadata - Author: [[Farah Nayeri]] - Full Title: Is It Time Gauguin Got Canceled? - Category: #articles - Summary: insert summary - My notes: - Summary: Museums are reevaluating the legacy of artist Paul Gauguin due to his relationships with teenage girls and derogatory views of the Polynesian people he painted. Exhibitions like "Gauguin's Portraits" at the National Gallery in London prompt questions about continuing to showcase his work in the modern context of gender, race, and colonialism awareness. Gauguin's controversial actions, including exploiting young girls and perpetuating clichéd representations of Polynesian culture, are sparking debates among museum professionals and the public about how to address his problematic history alongside his art. The push to uncover Gauguin's controversial past aims to present a more transparent and relevant interpretation of his work to contemporary audiences. - URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/18/arts/design/gauguin-national-gallery-london.html - Source File: web-only ## Highlights >  ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hq58p8spzv75b4cr2b8c8nt6))