Colapso del techo del Kennedy Center reaviva debate sobre la renovación de 250 millones de dólares

Colapso del techo del Kennedy Center reaviva debate sobre la renovación de 250 millones de dólares

El 2 de septiembre una sección del techo del gran vestíbulo del John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts se derrumbó, y funcionarios del centro declararon que el suceso sirve como evidencia para acelerar la remodelación de 250 millones de dólares que lleva mucho tiempo retrasada. El colapso se produce en medio de litigios que continúan contra propuestas de nombramiento y cierre vinculadas al presidente Donald Trump.

A principios de septiembre el centro comenzó a desmantelar la escultura azul de Joel Shapiro, titulada «Blue», una figura de palo eléctrico, lo que la dirección describió como parte de un amplio plan de renovación y cambio de nombre liderado por el presidente Trump. El Kennedy Center anunció la retirada por motivos de conservación, y la fundación propietaria decidirá el futuro destino de la obra.

Actores

Donald Trump National Park Service Joel Shapiro John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Hands Off The Arts Josef Palermo

Ubicaciones

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Artículos

5 de septiembre de 2026
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Renewed calls for Trump-backed Kennedy Center repairs after part of foyer ceiling falls
Renewed calls for Trump-backed Kennedy Center repairs after part of foyer ceiling falls

CBS News • 5 de sep 20:52

A ceiling section fell in the Kennedy Center's main foyer on Friday, injuring no one, and officials cited the incident as evidence for accelerating a planned $250 million renovation.

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New Kennedy Center damage renews call for Trump-backed renovations
New Kennedy Center damage renews call for Trump-backed renovations

AP News • 5 de sep 17:54

A section of the Kennedy Center's grand foyer ceiling fell on Friday, prompting officials to cite the incident as evidence for a long-delayed $250 million renovation, while legal challenges to Trump-related naming and closure proposals continue.

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2 de septiembre de 2026
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PHOTOS: Kennedy Center disassembles 'Blue' sculpture from its grounds
PHOTOS: Kennedy Center disassembles 'Blue' sculpture from its grounds

PBS • 2 de sep 19:39

The Kennedy Center dismantled the blue stick-figure sculpture "Blue," created by Joel Shapiro, as part of ongoing changes at the venue.

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Kennedy Center Takes Down Major Outdoor Sculpture After Report Trump Wants Existing Art Purged
Kennedy Center Takes Down Major Outdoor Sculpture After Report Trump Wants Existing Art Purged

Yahoo News Canada • 2 de sep 15:44

A 24-foot sculpture by Joel Shapiro was taken down from the Kennedy Center as part of President Trump’s renovation plan, prompting statements from the center and reports of broader changes to the venue.

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Kennedy Center Removes ‘Beloved’ Sculpture From Its Grounds
Kennedy Center Removes ‘Beloved’ Sculpture From Its Grounds

News of the United States - NOTUS • 2 de sep 14:55

The Kennedy Center announced the removal of the outdoor sculpture 'Blue' by Joel Shapiro, citing conservation reasons, while the foundation that owns the work will decide its next location.

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Too ‘Blue’ for Trump: Workers begin tearing down beloved sculpture at Kennedy Center as takeover battle continues
Too ‘Blue’ for Trump: Workers begin tearing down beloved sculpture at Kennedy Center as takeover battle continues

The Independent • 2 de sep 14:12

The Kennedy Center started dismantling Joel Shapiro's electric-blue stick-figure sculpture on its grounds, a move tied to a broader renovation and renaming effort driven by the center’s board under President Donald Trump.

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Trump Sparks Fury With Plans to Tear Down Beloved Sculpture From Kennedy Center
Trump Sparks Fury With Plans to Tear Down Beloved Sculpture From Kennedy Center

The Daily Beast • 2 de sep 11:23

The National Park Service will dismantle Joel Shapiro’s "Blue" sculpture at the Kennedy Center on September 2, 2026, following a directive from President Donald Trump, prompting criticism from former staff and arts activists.

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