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
1 wks
Reach
37,829
Power
1,505$
Sentiment
2.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 2.00 0.05% +10% 67,886,011 37,829 $2,700,000 1,505$
Totals 1 67,886,011 37,829 $2,700,000 1,505$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: The Trump administration’s political pressure led to the resignation of Kim Sajet, director of the National Portrait Gallery. 2

The Guardian: ‘A very tough moment’: how Trump has put museums in jeopardy | Museums

United States United States: In June, Trump claimed that he was firing the former National Portrait Gallery director, Kim Sajet, over her alleged partisanship and support for DEI. 5

CNN: Smithsonian takes down details about Trump’s impeachments from presidential portrait exhibition

United Kingdom United Kingdom: In May, Trump said he had fired the gallery’s director, Kim Sajet, describing her as a 'highly partisan person, and a strong supporter of DEI, which is totally inappropriate for her position'. 3

The Guardian: Smithsonian swaps Trump portrait and removes mention of impeachments | Donald Trump

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