A controversial 24-foot sculpture once displayed at the Kennedy Center has been acquired by its former chairman, who was removed from his post by the president last year amid a board overhaul. The piece, titled "Blue," was taken down from the center’s grounds just days before the purchase, raising questions about its future. The acquisition follows a period of upheaval at the institution, where the president replaced multiple board members with allies. Details on the sculpture’s next location or public display remain unclear.
The former Kennedy Center chairman who was ousted by President Trump last year has purchased the “Blue” sculpture that was removed from the center’s grounds last week. David Rubenstein, the former long term board chair who was fired by Trump and alongside many of his colleagues replaced with the president’s own allies, bought the 24-foot...
