Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement - BDS

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Over 900 artists urge Tate to cut ties with donors linked to Israel

Their open letter calls upon leaders at Tate to take a stand “against the artwashing of genocide and apartheid”, with signees including a current Turner Prize nominee and past winners.

26/11/2024

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German architecture prize rescinded for British pro-Palestinian artist

The Schelling Architecture Foundation has refused to award the winner of its top prize because they signed a letter pledging to boycott Israeli institutions.

19/11/2024

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No comment: Protests in Paris after pro-Israel gala organised by far-right figures

Protests erupted in Paris on Wednesday against a controversial gala organised by far-right figures in support of Israel. The event, intended to raise funds for the Israeli military, included Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in its list of invited guests.

14/11/2024

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1,000 signatories in largest boycott of Israeli publishing industry

Writers including Nobel Prize laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners and Sally Rooney have joined history’s largest cultural boycott against Israel’s publishing industry.

30/10/2024

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Fontaines D.C. cancel Istanbul show in solidarity with Palestine

“We must be clear in our convictions and put solidarity with the people of Palestine first.” Irish band Fontaines D.C. explain why they won’t be playing in Türkiye later this month.

02/08/2024

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Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood says BDS criticism is "unjustifiable"

The pro-Palestinian BDS movement has criticised the Radiohead guitarist for his collaboration with Israeli musician of Kuwait origin Dudu Tassa.

05/06/2024

Business

Zara just triggered a boycott campaign against its own business

Major brands like the Spanish Zara and the German Puma face a widening Palestinian boycott campaign.

12/12/2023

Business

How are businesses responding to the Israel Hamas war?

As the death toll from Israel’s offensive in Gaza rises, corporate communications are in crisis mode.

01/11/2023

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Biden administration labels Roger Waters shows 'antisemitic'

The US State Department weighs in on the Roger Waters antisemitism debate, saying that the artist has long history of denigrating Jews.

07/06/2023

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Jewish groups protest against Roger Waters concert in Frankfurt

The Pink Floyd co-founder has been accused of antisemitism over Nazi SS-reminiscent costumes he wore on stage and projecting names of deceased Jewish people during his concerts.

29/05/2023

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Roger Waters to play in Germany following antisemitism accusations

An administrative court in the German city of Frankfurt has ruled that Roger Waters can play a forthcoming concert in the city after it was initially cancelled over claims of antisemitism.

26/04/2023

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Roger Waters’ German tour exposes difficult fight against antisemitism

The Pink Floyd co-founder is threatening to sue Germany over cancelled tour dates while the country continues to grapple with how to fight antisemitism.

01/04/2023