Indian-origin author Jhumpa Lahiri turns down Noguchi Museum award in protest of kaffiyeh ban
Jhumpa Lahiri has declined to accept an award from the Noguchi Museum in Queens in protest after it fired three employees who had worn kaffiyehs in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. «Jhumpa Lahiri has chosen to withdraw her acceptance of the 2024 Isamu Noguchi Award in response to our updated dress code policy,» the museum said in a statement on Wednesday.
«We respect her perspective and understand that this policy may or may not align with everyone's views,» The New York Times cited the statement as saying of Lahiri.
«We remain committed to our core mission of advancing the understanding and appreciation of Isamu Noguchi's art and legacy while upholding our values of inclusivity and openness.»
The New-York based museum, founded nearly 40 years ago by Noguchi, a Japanese American designer and sculptor, announced last month that employees during their working hours could not wear clothing or accessories expressing «political messages, slogans or symbols».
The policy, which does not apply to visitors, was instituted after several staff members had, over a period of months, often worn kaffiyehs — scarves associated with Palestinians — for what one fired employee termed «cultural reasons».
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