The figure, depicting a forlorn and defeated Hitler in his bunker, was already a highly anticipated and controversial exhibit before the Madame Tussauds wax museum opened in Berlin.

What may become the most controversial exhibit in the show is a portrait bought in 1931 by Folger's widow, Emily.

This case challenges the city's decision to close down an arts center, purportedly on building code violations, just after a controversial exhibit was opened there.

The most controversial exhibits cover the most recent history.

Lehman has also brought more controversial exhibits, such as a 1999 show that included Chris Ofili's infamous dung-decorated The Holy Virgin Mary, to the museum.

This controversial exhibit hosted 48 contemporary avant-garde artists.

Vartanian was a staunch supporter of the controversial Hide/Seek exhibit which was censored by the Smithsonian.

Officials at the school, which is affiliated with and adjacent to the Art Institute, say they are working on a policy to deal with controversial exhibits.

An article accuses the Smithsonian of sacrificing intellectual integrity to appease critics: Curators tone down controversial exhibits when they offend Congress or industry groups.

So did the decision of the Corcoran Gallery to cancel a controversial exhibit.