Salman Rushdie joins backlash against Barbican over arts chief’s exit
- Posted on February 20, 2026
- By Evening Standard
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Salman Rushdie joins backlash against Barbican over arts chief’s exit
The author is among dozens of signatories urging the Barbican to explain the removal of its Director for Arts, Devyani Saltzman, warning the decision raises serious questions about its commitment to diverse leadership
