During the Parrish Art Museum’s benefit, partly sponsored by Bank of America, organizers called out the ultra-wealthy for “greenwashing” their images.
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UK Natural History Museum Signed “Gag Clause” With Energy Giant
The London Museum of Natural History agreed not to “discredit or damage” the reputation of Danish energy giant Ørsted, contracts show.
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It’s Time for US Museums to Divest From Immoral Industries
What would it look like if museums turned their billions toward positive good instead of questionable investments simply for profit?
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Hundreds Storm British Museum to Protest Fossil Fuel Sponsorship
The daylong demonstration culminated in a mass action and occupation of the museum after hours.
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Live Blogging Discussions on Fossil Fuel Abolition and Representations of Gender in the Arts
Check out Hyperallergic’s live report of day five of the Common Field Convening.
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After Years of Protests, Shell Ends Corporate Partnership with National Gallery
The decision signals a shift in sponsorship patterns for cultural institutions.
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As Dutch Museums Stop Accepting Fossil Fuel Money, Oil Companies Eye UK Museums
The Shell energy corporation has ended its years-long partnership agreements with the Van Gogh Art Museum and the Mauritshuis, but it’s already started to invest in UK-based institutions.
