Liv Wynter resigns from Tate residency over director's sexual harassment remarks

Liv Wynter, a British artist, has stepped down from her artist-in-residence role at Tate's education department, citing the institution's inadequate handling of sexual harassment and diversity issues. Her resignation was prompted by comments from Tate director Maria Balshaw in a Times interview, where Balshaw stated she had never experienced harassment due to her confidence. Wynter described these remarks as a 'huge slap in the face' during a period when the art world is confronting sexual misconduct. In an open letter, Wynter, who identifies as queer and working class, also highlighted systemic inequalities at Tate, noting that all directors are white and accusing the museum of using marginalized artists as a 'distraction technique'. Balshaw later apologized but reaffirmed her commitment to making Tate 'the most culturally inclusive museum organisation in the world'. The incident underscores ongoing tensions within cultural institutions over accountability and representation.