Black Obsidian Sound System criticises Tate over handling of sexual abuse claim and recent redundancies

One of this year’s Turner prize nominees has criticised the award’s main sponsor, Tate, for its handling of sexual abuse accusations against a prominent donor and the redundancies it made in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Black Obsidian Sound System (B.O.S.S) – one of five collectives to be nominated – released the statement via its Instagram account, saying they were grateful for the recognition but wanted to “name some of the inconsistencies as we observe them”.

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