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Tobacco's Imprimatur Is Less Bold, but Still on Cultural Events
An article in The New York Times reporting that tobacco company sponsorship of the arts will continue in spite of new restrictions on certain forms of cigarette advertising.
Met Museum Spurns Family Tied to Opiods
An article in The New York Times reporting on the Metropolitan Museum of Art's deciison to reject future monetary donations from members of the Sackler family, who own the company Purdue Pharma that has been implicated in fomenting the prescription…
End of an Era in Arts Funding
An editorial in The New York Times about the mixed legacy of Altria's long support of the city's art museums and cultural organizations on the one hand, and the source of the company's profits--the marketing of a lethal, addictive product--on the…
As Corporate Support Shifts Its Focus, Art Organizations Are Adjusting
An article in The New York Times reporting on the changing landscape of corporate financing of the arts as tobacco sponsor Altria prepares to leave New York City.
With Altria Leaving, Whitney Loses Branch
An article in The New York Times reporting on the closure of the Whitney Museum of American Art at Altria in the aftermath of Altria's relocation of its headquarters from New York City to Richmond, Virginia.
Pity the Scientist Who Discovers the Discovered
An article in The New York Times about scientists who claim to make discoveries that have been previously reported by others.
Art, Money, and Power: Museums Test the Public's Trust With Their Ties to Influential Sponsors
An article in The New York Times reporting on the detrimental impact that sponsorship of the arts by some corporations can have on museums.
The Corporations Behind the Curtain: Six Supporters of the Arts
An article in The New York Times about six major corporations, including Philip Morris Companies, that have funded the arts.
Go! Go! Go!
An advertisement by Philip Morris in The New York Times promoting its sponsorship of the exhibition Champions of American Sport.
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Opening of the Whitney Museum of American Art at Philip Morris
A photograph of the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Whitney Museum of American Art at Philip Morris by Mayor Ed Koch, with Philip Morris executive…