Controversial Art Installation in NYC Sparks Outrage

An artist in New York City has come under fire for creating an installation with anti-Semitic themes on Governors Island, funded by taxpayer money. Rebecca Goyette visibly lost her temper when approached for a comment about her work, which recently drew significant criticism during a family Halloween event.

On Tuesday, when The Post tried to ask her about the backlash, she reacted defensively, exclaiming, “Get away from me, what are you doing?” as she attempted to shield her face with her hoodie.

Although she was given a chance to discuss the installation while leaving Brooklyn, she opted not to comment.

Her exhibition included a mock road sign stating “Fk Israel Ln” and a poster that proclaimed “Lovers of Hamas,” which many viewed as a direct attack on Israel.

The work was displayed in a location previously used by Swale, a nonprofit food forest organization that collaborates with the Trust for Governors Island. Both Swale and the Trust quickly denounced Goyette’s exhibit, clarifying that she was not officially associated with their program.

Swale described the artist’s actions as “intentional and malicious.” They also noted that the installation was unattended for several hours before it was removed by authorities.

Despite being invited to be a resident artist, she is now banned from the space, according to representatives from the nonprofit.

New York City’s Mayor Eric Adams condemned the installation, stating that his administration has a strict stance against anti-Semitism and hate speech. “The exhibit at the Governors Island Art House over the weekend was sickening and deeply offensive to the Jewish community and to all New Yorkers who oppose hate,” he expressed in a statement.

In her social media posts, Goyette has previously shown support for Palestine, even sharing odd anecdotes about joking with a dentist in Gaza, claiming they humorously exchanged “vampire dentist jokes” and had a strange kind of “virtual love.”