A museum in Fort Worth is receiving backlash from the community and several elected officials after reports revealed that its current exhibit features pictures of naked children.
The Dallas Express reported on a tip from a Fort Worth resident who informed us that the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth has an exhibit called Diaries of Home. The documentary photography includes pictures of naked children and LGBTQ+ content.
The Dallas Express visited the museum and saw several pictures featuring children. One photo showed a nude girl jumping on top of a table. Another depicted a naked boy with an unknown liquid substance and his genitals exposed.
Several elected officials have called for a criminal investigation.
“There are images on display at this museum that are grossly inappropriate at best. They should be taken down immediately and investigated by law enforcement for any and all potential criminal violations. Children must be protected, and decency must prevail,” Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare told The Dallas Express.
Others echoed O’Hare’s comment.
“This is emblematic of what happens when the culture of a city is focused on growth and business only. If you’re not also focused on upholding moral standards, this kind of degeneracy creeps in. Our wonderful museums should be promoting excellence instead of radical perversion. These values are indistinguishable from San Francisco’s,” Tarrant County Republican Party Chairman Bo French said.
“Protecting society’s most vulnerable, particularly our children, was a key motivator for my decision to run for office. It is crucial that our legal framework leaves no room for predators to misuse the realm of art to display child nudity. Should any loopholes exist, we are prepared to address and eliminate them in the upcoming legislative session in Texas,” House District 91 State Representative-elect David Lowe told The Dallas Express.
The Dallas Express was notified that a police report had been filed with the Fort Worth Police Department.
The Dallas Express contacted the Modern Art Museum’s Manager of Strategic Marketing and Visitor Services, Dustin Van Orne, and Director of Communications, Kendal Smith Lake, for comment. However, DX did not receive a response.