Climate activists have shut down the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City due to its association with private equity firm KKR, which is considered a climate criminal. The activists are demanding that MoMA cut ties with KKR and end its support for fossil fuels.
#BREAKING Climate activists shut down @MuseumModernArt for their association with climate criminal private equity firm #KKR. #MoMaDropKravis #ClimateShutDown #EndFossilFuels pic.twitter.com/0UKNPehLQL
— Extinction Rebellion NYC 🌎 (@XR_NYC) September 15, 2023
Climate activists from Extinction Rebellion NYC have shut down the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City to protest its association with private equity firm KKR, which they consider a “climate criminal.” The activists are demanding that MoMA cut ties with KKR and take a stand against fossil fuels.
The protest, which took place on September 15, 2023, saw a group of activists enter MoMA and peacefully occupy the premises. They held banners with slogans such as “MoMaDropKravis” and “EndFossilFuels,” drawing attention to their cause. The activists argue that institutions like MoMA should not be associated with companies that contribute to the climate crisis and harm the environment.
KKR, one of the world’s largest private equity firms, has faced criticism from environmental groups for its investments in fossil fuel companies. Activists believe that by partnering with KKR, MoMA is implicitly endorsing the firm’s destructive practices. They argue that cultural institutions like MoMA should take a stand on issues of social and environmental justice.
The protest has sparked a debate about the role of museums and cultural institutions in addressing the climate crisis. Some argue that museums should remain politically neutral, while others believe that they have a responsibility to use their influence to promote positive change.
MoMA has not yet issued a public statement regarding the protest or its association with KKR. The activists hope that their action will prompt MoMA to reconsider its relationship with the private equity firm and take a more proactive stance in support of climate action..
#BREAKING Climate activists shut down @MuseumModernArt for their association with climate criminal private equity firm #KKR. #MoMaDropKravis #ClimateShutDown #EndFossilFuels pic.twitter.com/0UKNPehLQL
— Extinction Rebellion NYC (@XR_NYC) September 15, 2023