Light Projections Protest Guggenheim Museum Over Worker Exploitation

On September 28, activist organizations Artists for Workers and the Illuminator illuminated the exterior of the Guggenheim Museum in New York with projected messages. The display featured slogans such as 'Seeking New Management', 'Trustees to Workers: Drop Dead', and 'Open for Exploitation'. This demonstration aimed to shed light on the alleged mistreatment of museum employees in New York and at other Guggenheim sites, including Abu Dhabi. This protest emerged in response to claims of institutional racism and a toxic work environment at the Guggenheim, reflecting similar issues faced by many U.S. museums following the Black Lives Matter movement. Earlier in September, both current and former staff members demanded the resignations of director Richard Armstrong, chief operating officer Elizabeth Duggal, and chief curator Nancy Spector.