Jan26
Four Van Gogh Museum employees suspended due to misconduct during Pokémon x Van Gogh Museum collaboration
Among this controversy surrounding the exhibit, The Van Gogh Museum has confirmed that at least four employees have been suspended and will not be returning due to breaking procedures and codes of conduct for staff. The employees, who were removed in mid-December, are those who worked in operational services, such as security guards, coatroom attendees, and cashiers. The museum states one of the workers suspended had worked there for 25 years. Anonymous museum employees told Dutch newspapers that one of the suspended staff members stole an entire box of the “Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat” promo cards, while others allegedly informed guests about when to purchase tickets.
The in-person Pokémon x Van Gogh Museum collaboration ended on January 7th, with all the Van Gogh merchandise on the Pokémon Center’s website having been long sold out. The Van Gogh Museum did indicate during the promotion that more “Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat” cards would be coming to Dutch retailers sometime in 2024, though no official details have been announced.
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