suggestive pose

“Thérèse Dreaming” (1938) by the painter known as Balthus.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art [героически - вс] will not remove a controversial painting by the French painter known as Balthus from public display. - nyt

The painting, entitled “Thérèse Dreaming” (1938), depicts a young girl in a suggestive pose that leaves her underwear visible.

An online petition containing over 8,000 signatures on Monday urged the museum to rethink its decision to include the painting in its offerings.

“Given the current climate around sexual assault and allegations that become more public each day, in showcasing this work for the masses, The Met is romanticizing voyeurism and the objectification of children,” it reads

сравним с В Москве из-за протестов закрыли выставку "Без смущения" (2016) и Закрытая из-за протестов выставка Стерджеса вновь откроется в Москве (2017)

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upd 6/1/24: убрали без лишнего шума