US ambassador explains removal of Kehinde Wiley painting from Dominican Republic embassy

Ambassador Leah Campos clarified that Trump administration officials removed a Kehinde Wiley artwork from a U.S. embassy in the Dominican Republic, citing its depiction of a lesbian picnic.

4 Sept, 21:40 — 4 Sept, 21:40

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Ambassador Who Removed Kehinde Wiley Work Described It as a Lesbian Picnic

Trump officials recently removed a painting from the U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic without explaining why. An interview by Ambassador Leah Campos shed some light.

By Zachary Small

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US ambassador explains removal of Kehinde Wiley painting from Dominican Republic embassy

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