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New York Times criticized over naming of Mass Art Art Museum

Original: The NYT makes it to Boston, but appears to have missed that the Mass Art Art Museum is never referred to that way. Like

The New York Times has published a write-up on a show at the Mass Art Art Museum in Boston, drawing criticism that the paper used the institution's full name rather than the standard shorthand. Locals and art followers note the museum is known simply as MAAM, in the tradition of MoMA or the Met. The coverage has still prompted interest in the exhibition, with some saying they now plan to visit.

Why now: Readers are amused that a major national outlet apparently missed the museum's commonly used name.

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• The NYT makes it to Boston, but appears to have missed that the Mass Art Art Museum is never referred to that way. Like MOMA or The Met, it's the MAAM, ma'am. Writeup reminded me that this show opened and now I defnitely want to go. If you find it intriguing, know that MAAM… · lisawilliams@toot.lgbt · 5

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