
Last summer news broke that the Museum of Fine Arts Boston was facing heat for its “Kimono Wednesdays” attraction. The exhibit allowed patrons of the museum to try on a replica of the kimono seen in Monet’s “La Japonaise” while posing for selfies with the famous painting.
Although the intent behind “Kimono Wednesdays” was to increase engagement and patron enjoyment, a small group of people protested the event, complaining of racist stereotyping and cultural appropriation. Since then, numerous articles have appeared in The Boston Globe and other publications analyzing what is appropriate and what is appropriation when it comes to cultural and educational institutions.
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