Netherlands museum rethinks lending works to US amid Trump arts cuts

theguardian.comPublished: 5/8/2025

Summary

The Museum of the Netherlands is considering whether to lend its works to US museums following the uncertainty brought on by Donald Trump’s funding cuts and ideological directives. While traditionally they’ve collaborated with institutions across the Atlantic, fear of losing funding or having their work undervalued has prompted them to rethink lending decisions. The Museum expresses concern about the broader impact on colleagues in US institutions, fearing potential job loss or alignment pressures.