A consortium of foundations, commercial, and political interests is attempting to remove the famed Barnes art collection from its home in Merion, Pennsylvania. That plan would dismantle this unique cultural site that is eligible for National Historic Landmark status.
We all want a healthy, vibrant future for the Philadelphia region, but destruction of an irreplaceable cultural treasure, causing colossal waste of resources is NOT the way.
We call upon public officials and leaders of the philanthropic community to recognize that the Barnes move is fiscally irresponsible. and imperils the very existence of the Barnes Foundation.
(See the only published study: The Abruzzo Analysis.)
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