British Museum Workers Issue Statement in Support of Trustee Who Resigned

Title: British Museum Workers Issue Statement in Support of Trustee Who Resigned
Author: Hakim Bishara
Media Outlet: Hyperallergic
Publish Date: July 22, 2019

“Ahdaf’s actions highlight, once again, the troubling nature of the relationship between BP and the arts,” the PCS union statement said. “Through its sponsorship of our most prestigious cultural institutions, BP is allowed to propagate the myth that, without its existence, we would not have access to the collections of our publicly funded museums and galleries,” the workers added, reiterating their position that “access to culture is a human right, not a privilege bestowed by large corporations.”