Kusama Apologizes for Past Racist Comments, Museum Faces Ongoing Scrutiny

Kusama apologized in June for racist comments in her 2002 autobiography.
The comments referred to Black people in derogatory terms and described her New York neighborhood negatively.
The comments resurfaced recently, leading to criticism of Kusama and the museum exhibiting her work.
The museum has faced past controversies related to race and inequity.
The museum's director welcomes addressing these issues and providing context to the public.