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Art critic on the impact the planned closure of the Kennedy Center could have

By A Martínez

Published February 2, 2026 at 6:49 AM EST

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Washington Post art and architecture critic Philip Kennicott about President Trump's plan to temporarily close the Kennedy Center.

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