Noguchi Museum fires three employees for failing to comply with new institutional dress code

Natalie Cappellini, one of the three fired employees, stated at the rally, 'I am astounded by the stupidity and the irony of a cultural institution banning a cultural garment.' She highlighted the irrationality of the museum's decision, emphasizing that the leadership’s claim to neutrality actually perpetuates ignorance about cultural significance. By using the excuse that the museum is a sanctuary away from politics, Cappellini argued that they are overlooking the deep historical and political meanings tied to creative expression.

Protesters outside the Noguchi Museum on 8 September were urging museum director, Amy Hau, to step down. They claimed the firings represented an anti-Palestinian sentiment intertwined with the museum's actions. Supporters included artists and local residents who distributed flyers explaining the political relevance of Isamu Noguchi's work, underlining how the museum’s actions contradict its own artistic and cultural identity.

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