Kim Sajet

Kim Sajet

artist Netherlands

Kim Sajet is a prominent museum director and cultural leader, originally born in Nigeria and raised in Australia. She has been recognized for her expertise in the arts and served as the director of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., since 2013. Under her leadership, the gallery showcased notable portraits of American presidents and other influential figures, contributing significantly to the discourse around American history and culture. Sajet's recent dismissal by President Donald Trump has drawn attention to ongoing debates about cultural representation and political influence within major cultural institutions.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
9,379
Power
155$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Hungary 1 5.00 0.10% +0% 9,660,351 9,379 $160,000 155$
Totals 1 9,660,351 9,379 $160,000 155$
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Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Kim Sajet, the former director of the Portrait Gallery, rejected a large painting of Trump for being too political. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Trump will die Museen des Smithsonian-Instituts kontrollieren

United Kingdom United Kingdom: In May, Trump tried to oust Kim Sajet, the director of its National Portrait Gallery. 5

The Guardian: Artist Amy Sherald cancels Smithsonian show over censorship | Art

United States United States: The National Portrait Gallery lost its director, Kim Sajet, in June, when she resigned weeks after Trump’s declaration that he was firing her. 5

CNN: Artist Amy Sherald cancels major Smithsonian exhibition, citing censorship

United States United States: Kim Sajet has resigned from her position as the director of the National Portrait Gallery after President Donald Trump called for her firing. 5

CNN: National Portrait Gallery head resigns two weeks after Trump called for her firing

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Kim Sajet has resigned as the director of the National Portrait Gallery after Donald Trump attempted to fire her. 7

The Guardian: Director of National Portrait Gallery resigns after Trump’s effort to fire her | Trump administration