National Gallery of Art Protects Works Ahead of Trump's IndyCar Race
I.M. Pei skylights and an outdoor Alexander Calder sculpture are among the structures that have been boarded up ahead of this month’s race.
The National Gallery of Art (NGA) is taking precautions ahead of a Trump-sponsored IndyCar race, known as "Freedom 250," to protect its vast collection of artworks. The museum, along with the Hirshhorn Museum, National Archives, and National Museum of the American Indian, among others, has conducted a study examining the potential impact of race car vibrations on the artworks.
An NGA spokesperson stated that the museum has implemented safety measures out of an abundance of caution. While the specific findings are not disclosed, some artworks have been reinstalled to face away from the racetrack, and outdoor pieces have been boarded up. The White House and Penske Corporation have emphasized that all appropriate protocols have been followed to ensure a safe and secure race for all visitors.
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