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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.

via Boing Boing|

#art #executive-assistant #nike

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Tom Sachs' Apology for Toxic Workplace Culture and Abuse Allegations

Artist Tom Sachs has issued a statement to the New York Times apologizing for the work conditions at his studio, following an investigation by Curbed in March alleging that Sachs’ studio assistants were being hazed and harassed. Sachs denies intentionally creating an environment that caused distress to his employees, but admits that he deeply regrets that anyone felt less than supported, safe and fulfilled within his studio. Sachs plans to overhaul the culture at the studio, which has often been a focus of his art. Nike appears to have signaled that it is no longer working with Sachs.

via ARTnews|

#apology #art #art-world

business2 years ago•3 min saved

Nike cuts ties with Tom Sachs over workplace culture concerns.

Artist Tom Sachs apologized for the treatment of former staff members in his studio after Nike announced it would not move forward with his lucrative sneaker deal. Sachs experienced a reputational hit in February after several news reports quoted former employees who anonymously shared their experiences about working for the notoriously demanding sculptor. Investigations later quoted several former employees of the studio without attribution who described a hostile office culture in which the artist had verbally abused people, thrown tantrums, and described some workers as “autistic.” Sachs denied harassing anyone and said he was committed to building a studio culture that better aligns with the values that he has tried to perpetuate and explore as an artist.

via The New York Times|

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