Protests over the Gaza conflict have roiled American art museums, with artists staging interventions and demanding boycotts of Israeli institutions. The Yerba Buena Center for the Arts faced backlash after artists altered works to express solidarity with Gaza, leading to the museum's closure and the resignation of its interim chief executive. Similar demonstrations and calls for boycotts have occurred at other cultural institutions, sparking debates about artistic freedom and political engagement. The museum has since reopened with the altered artworks, but with disclaimers emphasizing the artists' individual opinions.