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Trump Orders Removal of “Blue” Sculpture From Kennedy Center

9/2/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the removal of Joel Shapiro’s “Blue” sculpture from the Kennedy Center.
The National Park Service closed streets and used a crane on September 2, 2026 to take down the sculpture.
The Kennedy Center called the removal a routine deinstallation and said the foundation will decide its next location.
The board proposed naming the grounds “President Donald J. Trump Plaza” once a $100 million endowment is secured.

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U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the removal of Joel Shapiro’s “Blue” sculpture from the Kennedy Center.
The National Park Service closed streets and used a crane on September 2, 2026 to take down the sculpture.
The Kennedy Center called the removal a routine deinstallation and said the foundation will decide its next location.
The board proposed naming the grounds “President Donald J. Trump Plaza” once a $100 million endowment is secured.