A public artwork by Asian American photographer Tommy Kha has been unceremoniously removed from the Memphis International Airport in response to complaints from visitors:
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“We worked very intentionally with the airport authority and selection committee to curate an art program that speaks to a diverse and authentic creative community representative of Memphis,” the statement read. “We are opposed to Tommy Kha’s installation being removed from display, especially considering the openly racist comments made online in the development of this situation.”
The statement noted that the non-profit’s leaders have been in contact with MSCAA about re-installing the work. “I’m quite disappointed as it was one of many artworks selected to hang in the new concourse—an honor that connected me to the place where I grew up , and the opportunity gave me hope that artists like myself could be represented,” Kha went on in his post. “While I believe people are free to speak their minds, I do not agree that the removal was the right solution.”was started demanding that Kha’s artwork be returned to the airport wall.
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