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Trump Appoints Alma Allen Amid Gallery Support and Controversy

3/6/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump named Alma Allen as the U.S. representative for the Venice Biennale.
New York dealer Olney Gleason and São Paulo dealer Mendes Wood DM severed ties with Alma Allen.
AGO Projects in Mexico City expressed excitement about Alma Allen's appointment and will showcase him at TEFAF Maastricht in March.
The gallery's founders emphasized their commitment to Alma Allen despite the surrounding political pressures.

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U.S. President Donald Trump named Alma Allen as the U.S. representative for the Venice Biennale.
New York dealer Olney Gleason and São Paulo dealer Mendes Wood DM severed ties with Alma Allen.
AGO Projects in Mexico City expressed excitement about Alma Allen's appointment and will showcase him at TEFAF Maastricht in March.
The gallery's founders emphasized their commitment to Alma Allen despite the surrounding political pressures.