The “climate of fear” in the arts is preventing open discussion about corporate sponsorship, argues Mark Ravenhill.
Sunday at the art gallery has become a British institution. But now galleries, museums and even theatres are becoming a battleground – between corporate sponsors and their opponents.
Protesters on Sunday staged a performance protest at the British Museum, dressed as Vikings, to oppose the sponsorship of the current Vikings exhibition by oil company BP.
It wasn’t clear at first if the majority of punters knew it was a protest – since interactive exhibits are common these days and it was quite low-key... Keep reading on Channel 4 Blog
Sunday at the art gallery has become a British institution. But now galleries, museums and even theatres are becoming a battleground – between corporate sponsors and their opponents.
Protesters on Sunday staged a performance protest at the British Museum, dressed as Vikings, to oppose the sponsorship of the current Vikings exhibition by oil company BP.
It wasn’t clear at first if the majority of punters knew it was a protest – since interactive exhibits are common these days and it was quite low-key... Keep reading on Channel 4 Blog