Activists from Extinction Rebellion (XR) protested at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam on Saturday, demanding that the museum sever its sponsorship ties with ING.
The group, which includes hundreds of participants, some of whom are children, has called ING a "major polluter" for its financial support of the fossil fuel industry. According to XR, the bank's actions contribute to climate disasters and human rights violations. Participants have been asked to wear yellow clothing for the demonstration.
This is not the first time Extinction Rebellion has targeted the iconic museum. In November, the museum closed its doors for the traditional Museum Night after the group planned a disruptive action. The Rijksmuseum stated it had to take precautions to ensure the safety of visitors, staff, and artwork, given the potential for unrest.
Extinction Rebellion has staged numerous protests in the past, including highway occupations, to demand action on climate change and global warming. The group continues to target institutions they accuse of enabling environmental harm, and the Rijksmuseum remains one of their key points of focus due to its partnership with ING.
Main Image: Credit Extinction Rebellion Netherlands
Anna Melnykova, "Palace of Labor (palats praci), architector I. Pretro, 1916", shot with analog Canon camera, 35 mm Fuji film in March 2022.
ArtDependence Magazine is an international magazine covering all spheres of contemporary art, as well as modern and classical art.
ArtDependence features the latest art news, highlighting interviews with today’s most influential artists, galleries, curators, collectors, fair directors and individuals at the axis of the arts.
The magazine also covers series of articles and reviews on critical art events, new publications and other foremost happenings in the art world.
If you would like to submit events or editorial content to ArtDependence Magazine, please feel free to reach the magazine via the contact page.
