La Scala Under Fire For Putting Saudi Culture Minister On Board Of Directors

“Alexander Pereira, the Austrian chief executive and artistic director credited with bringing in more sponsors and creating a healthier balance sheet since his appointment in 2014, said the new board member” — Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Farhan Al Saud — “would bring in an additional €15m (£12.8m) over the next five years.” Saudi Arabia is, of course, in bad odor among many in the Western arts world, despite the Kingdom’s efforts to use culture to improve its image. – The Guardian

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