Nike cuts ties with artist behind controversial personal assistant ad

Artist Tom Sachs, who posted a controversial personal assistant job ad seeking a candidate to manage his household and studio, has been dropped by Nike after several past employees shared stories about his abusive behavior. Sachs denied the allegations and issued a statement expressing regret about his comments. However, Nike canceled its contract with Sachs, and ARTnews criticized his statement for failing to address how he intends to overhaul the allegedly abusive studio culture given his unwillingness to admit to harassment and that its culture was central to his artistic practice and lifestyle.