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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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
Artist Hans Haacke and Helmsboro Country
Items associated with artist Hans Haacke's works criticizing art sponsorship by corporations, including the parody "Helmsboro Country," mocking Philip Morris' support of the homophobic and pro-tobacco industry US Senator Jesse Helms. Item consists of…
Uneasy Partners: Arts and Philip Morris
An article in The New York Times about the ethics of the acceptance by art museums of funding from Philip Morris.(Article)
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.
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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Go! Go! Go!
An advertisement by Philip Morris in The New York Times promoting its sponsorship of the exhibition Champions of American Sport.