The controversy for the intention of the Modern Art Museum of Medellín (MAMM) to sell to the Bank of the Republic two iconic works by Débora Arango, Rojas Pinilla y Madona del Silencio, He had an official response from the Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Knowledge.
As explained by Minister Yannai Kadamani, in July of this year the portfolio received a communication from the director of the museum requesting authorization to dispose of the pieces. Both are part of the collection donated in 1986 by the artist to MAMM and are included in the 233 goods declared of national cultural interest.
The MAMM justified the proposal as a strategy to achieve resources that allow the collection to be conserved and support new artists. However, the minister It was emphatic that authorization is not viable.
“Once the arguments have been analyzed and taking into account the need to conserve the unity of the collection and respect the irrevocable donation of the work, We answer that we do not consider appropriate to authorize the requested disposal ”the minister said in her social networks.
The official clarified that this response was already issued weeks ago. The museum filed an appeal for the refusal against the refusal, which will be resolved in the next few days. “Next week the administrative action will be resolved and the applicant will be notified”Kadamani said.
The minister also opened the door to other solutions so that the works have circulation and do not remain stored. “We have proposed to the MAMM in previous conversations that can be carried out a great variety of strategies for the exhibition of the works, such as the loan through bailment or agreement with the National Museum of Colombia and the Bank of the Republic jointly”He said.
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Finally, Kadamani highlighted the importance of the artist in the Colombian cultural scene. “Without a doubt, for times, We need more teachers like DeborahWe need his exposed work, ”he concluded.
