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Trojan horse by BP or not BP

At the center is a wooden replica of the famous Trojan horse, built by activist group BP or not BP as the focal point in their protest in front of the British Museum against BP’s sponsorship of the cultural sector. The Trojan horse made by BP or not BP is full of meaning and has become a symbol on its own. What does BP or not BP imply by using this symbol?

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  • BP or not BP: Translating the Trojan Horse

    story by Frank van den Boom, Maura Martens.

    BP or not BP confronted the British Museum on their ties to BP by anchoring a giant Trojan horse to their courtyard. BP was the main sponsor of the exhibition ‘Troy: Myth and Reality’, which was controversial as it meant that the British Museum was indirectly contributing to the climate crisis.

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