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The Irish Museum of Modern Art (Imma) has ended its involvement with a high profile children's art contest sponsored by Texaco in July 2022.
Environmental activists had lobbied the museum saying the competition, now in its 68th year, was an attempt by the oil company to 'artwash' its reputation.
Mr Roche, one of the campaigners, said he did not want the contest to reach its 70th year. “It’s in its 68th year now and my target is to end Texaco’s association in the next two years. I’ve been campaigning for over 20 years now and I’m finally getting support when I ask people why a company with such a poor environmental and human rights record is allowed to sponsor a national children’s art competition.”
