Is the book useful or intimidating? Is it a cautionary tale or a diatribe against museum complacency? I believe that it is all of these things. Show that while museum may be adept at producing spectacular displays of propaganda, they are often incapable of predicting the reactions of their audiences.' ― Artforum 'Displays of Power is contentious, irreverent, and entertaining, but it is also absolutely serious. Using an evenhanded journalistic approach and remarkably revealing interviews, Dubin documents how the institutions, run by idealistic and politically naive curators and exploited by conservative opponents, were marred by allowing minor conflicts to blow up into front-page stories. 'Reveals how demands for accountability to various interest groups frequently lead to censorship a retreat from shows that deal with complex social questions.' ― Art in America 'A lively and insightful new book.
