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Updated · The New York Times · Sep 12

Trump Demands 30-Foot Washington Statue at Smithsonian, Replacing 1967 Abstract Work

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Updated · The New York Times · Sep 12

Trump Demands 30-Foot Washington Statue at Smithsonian, Replacing 1967 Abstract Work

Q: Where will the historic 1967 'Infinity' sculpture be relocated if a new monumental statue takes its place on the National Mall?

It has not been specified. In the news story and the additional reporting, Trump called for José de Rivera’s 1967 *Infinity* sculpture to be removed and replaced by a 30-foot George Washington statue outside the National Museum of American History. But none of the cited material says where *Infinity* would go afterward. What is clear is that *Infinity* is a historically significant federal commission on the National Mall, dedicated in 1967 and described by the Smithsonian as the first modern artwork commissioned by the federal government there. Any relocation would likely require a separate decision by the Smithsonian and potentially other federal bodies involved in public art and Mall oversight. So, based on the available information, no relocation site for *Infinity* has been announced.

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Trump called for the Smithsonian to install a 30-foot “Colossus” statue of George Washington outside the National Museum of American History and launch a five-year exhibition on his legacy immediately.
Friday’s demand framed the move as a response to what Trump said was the museum’s failure to properly honor Washington and other Founding Fathers during the nation’s 250th anniversary year.
The proposed monument would displace “Infinity,” a José de Rivera sculpture dedicated in 1967 that the Smithsonian says was the first modern artwork commissioned by the federal government for the National Mall.
The clash extends Trump’s broader pressure campaign on the Smithsonian over how U.S. history and national symbols are presented in its museums.

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Where will the historic 1967 'Infinity' sculpture be relocated if a new monumental statue takes its place on the National Mall?

How will the fiercely independent Smithsonian balance executive branch requests with its own curatorial vision for America's 250th anniversary?

Can a 30-foot realistic monument seamlessly replace a modernist abstract sculpture without disrupting the architectural harmony of the museum grounds?