Far from being cancelled, Gauguin is getting a major exhibition
Regardless of the circumstances of their creation, the 130-plus artworks in the NGA’s winter blockbuster are imbued with the magical energy of Polynesia.
The promotional text for the National Gallery’s blockbuster winter show, Gauguin’s World: Tōna Iho, Tōna Ao, features a significant disclaimer.
“In today’s context,” it reads, “Gauguin’s interactions in Polynesia in the later part of the 19th century would not be accepted and are recognised as such.”
