Nancy Spector

Nancy Spector is an American curator and art historian known for her innovative and often controversial exhibitions. She gained public attention for her role as the curator of the Guggenheim Museum in New York, where she famously offered a golden toilet artwork by Maurizio Cattelan to then-President Donald Trump as a response to his request for a Van Gogh painting. Her decision to showcase 'America,' an 18-karat gold toilet, in the museum drew both admiration and criticism, highlighting the intersection of art and politics. Spector's work often challenges conventional ideas about art, making her a significant figure in contemporary art discourse.