Museums get green light to sell art to survive coronavirus
crisis
For generations, a code of conduct has governed the nation’s art museums. Among the most important rules is the guidance to not sell collection pieces to pay the museum’s bills. However, since the coronavirus pandemic struck, a lack of visitors has meant many museums are grappling with a lack of revenue. Christina Ruffini reports on the new interpretation of the old rule, designed to help these institutions survive the crisis.
