Frick Pittsburgh reschedules Islamic art exhibition amid controversy
about 6 months ago (11/03/2023)
Frick Pittsburgh reschedules Islamic art exhibition amid controversy | TribLIVE.com Art & Museums Frick Pittsburgh reschedules Islamic art exhibition amid controversy Ryan Deto Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 1:48 p.m. | Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 1:48 p.m. Tribune-Review The Frick Pittsburgh A Pittsburgh art museum announced Friday it is rescheduling an exhibit featuring historical Islamic art that it initially postponed indefinitely over perception concerns in light of the Israel/Hamas war. On Sunday, TribLive reported The Frick Pittsburgh museum quietly postponed the “Treasured Ornament” exhibit that was scheduled to open Nov. 4. Museum director Elizabeth Barker, at the time, said the decision was because of concerns it might be hurtful to the Jewish community and others.