Rocked by a budget crisis, Brandeis University will close its Rose Art Museum and sell off a 6,000-object collection that includes work by such contemporary masters as Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, and Nam June Paik.The move shocked local arts leaders and drew harsh criticism from the Association of College and University Museums and Galleries. Rose Art Museum director Michael Rush declined comment this evening, saying he had just learned of the decision.
Jen? I believe you were recently wondering aloud about the taboo of museums selling their art and "reasoned reform"—diving to the bottom of that conversation is becoming urgent.
UPDATE
For Greg in the comments—"always be closing" refers to this:
