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Museums use white walls to look “neutral.” Meanwhile the art is screaming at you in 17 languages.

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Galleries often use white or neutral walls to keep attention on the artwork and allow flexible lighting. This style, called the white cube, became standard in the 20th century. The art does not speak 17 languages.

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