US Museum Resists Calls to End Cosby-Affiliated Exhibit

The Smithsonian Museum of African Art is resisting calls to take down an exhibit because of its affiliation with comedian Bill Cosby, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by dozens of women. The “Conversations” exhibit features 109 African artworks from the museum and 62 African-American art pieces from Bill and Camille Cosby’s collection, including a number of quilts. “Quilts tell a story of life, of memory, of family relationships.” This quote headlines the wall of memory-filled...

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