When the National Gallery of Ireland disclosed that it had awarded its catering contract to Aramark, a stock market traded food and facilities management company, it hardly expected much of a public backlash. After all, Aramark has a market capitalisation of $9.6 billion, operates in more than 20 counties and ranks among Ireland’s largest employers. It must have seemed like a safe bet. However, the awarding of the contract generated a backlash after several artists criticised the decision due to Aramark’s links with the direct provision system. The letter was signed by artists Emma Roche, Brian Teeling, Salvatore of Lucan…

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