A museum at a small liberal arts college in Massachusetts (USA) has removed and covered dozens of artworks produced by immigrant artists or donated by foreign-born collectors to illustrate their contribution to the cultural wealth of the United States. The Art-Less project has effectively removed or shrouded 120 works of art, about 20% of artwork on display in the galleries at Wellesley College’s Davis Museum. Museum Director Lisa Fischman said the Art-Less project illustrates the kind of loss that we would feel without the gifts of immigrant artists and immigrant collectors. Museum visitor Audrey Stevens said the project is also a protest that sends a message that contribution from immigrants has made the US the desirable nation it is today.
Source: Museum removes artwork produced by immigrants as protest | Arab News
