July 17, 20194 min read, 761 words
Published: July 17, 2019 | 4 min read, 761 words
AdvertisementThe Louvre in Paris has removed the name of the Sackler family from its walls, becoming the first major museum to erase its public association with the philanthropist family linked with the opioid crisis in the United States.The Louvre’s collection of Persian and Lev...
CRITIC REVIEWS
Balanced
October 8, 2019
A generally balanced look at how museums who have accepted donations from previously unsullied charitable organizations, attempt to deal with complications arising from some donors falling from grace. Good expository quotes and helpful links. However, the article does not address how this particular case fits in contextually with regard to other tainted donors to other organizations. Nevertheless, a worthwhile read which may pique the interest of some readers.
October 8, 2019
PUBLIC REVIEWS
Surface Level
July 17, 2019
A fine article about the recent updates in museums renaming things that were originally named after the Sackler family. I wish there was more attention payed to the opioid epidemic and the actions of the family than to whether things are still named after them.
July 17, 2019
Balanced
July 21, 2019
I found this to be a very well-written and balanced report on the recent movement to remove the Sackler name from museums worldwide. I found it balanced because it explained the reasons why some museums are contractually unable to change the name, why some museums think renaming their exhibits is actually dishonest, and how many of the named exhibits come from "Arthur M. Sackler, who died before OxyContin was created, donated 1,000 objects and $4 million toward the construction of the museum."
July 21, 2019
Great Context
July 17, 2019
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July 17, 2019