Liv Wynter , the Tate Modern 's artist - in - residence , has resigned after a demonstration in protest at curator Maria Balshaw 's “ appalling response to sexual harassment and violence ” in the art world . she , who describes herself as a gay , working - class woman , was also angered at the museum 's lack of diversity , pointing out that " every single director is white " . Balshaw sparked anger over what was considered a lukewarm response to harassment allegations against Tate donor Anthony d'Offay . Wynter has called on the museum to further champion the work of grassroots activists and artists .
Liv Wynter, the Tate Modern's artist-in-residence, has resigned after a year in protest at director Maria Balshaw's “appalling response to sexual harassment and violence” in the art world. Wynter, who describes herself as a gay, working-class woman, was also angered at the gallery's lack of diversity, pointing out that "every single director is white". Balshaw sparked anger over what was considered a lukewarm response to harassment allegations against Tate donor Anthony d'Offay. Wynter has called on the museum to further champion the work of grassroots activists and minorities.