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In March 2016, Tate was liberated from its 26-year BP sponsorship. BP blamed the 'extremely challenging business environment' rather than years of protests against the sponsorship by Liberate Tate.
Group member Yasmin De Silva said: 'We’re thrilled with the news Tate is rid of BP. About 30 years ago, the tide turned on tobacco sponsorship, and now the same thing is happening to the oil industry. Of course Tate won’t rub it in BP’s face by acknowledging this decision is the result of the increasing public concern about climate change and the huge number of artists, members and gallery-goers speaking out against the controversial deal.'
Find a full history of Liberate Tate here.