A settlement may be close with Greece over the fate of the Parthenon Marbles (AKA Elgin Marbles). According to a Greek newspaper, an agreement to return the Sculptures, which have been in England since the early 19th century, is at "an advanced stage". Ta Nea reported...
The Elgin Marbles, also known as the Parthenon Marbles, which were scrubbed clean, whitened and preserved by the British Museum have created long standing international controversy. The question of whether or not the surviving sculptures from the Parthenon should now...
The British Museum has secured the long-anticipated loan of the Bayeux Tapestry, marking its first return to British soil in nearly a millennium. The iconic embroidery, a 70-metre visual chronicle of the Norman Conquest of 1066, will be displayed in London from...
The British Museum has announced new trustee appointments—five well-known figures from disciplines including history, journalism, and broadcasting who are quietly shaping Britain's cultural conversation. Claudia Winkleman, the Strictly Come Dancing host and Cambridge...
LONDON — For the second year running, the British Museum has topped the list of the United Kingdom’s most-visited attractions, drawing 6.5 million people through its doors in 2024—an 11% jump from the previous year. The figures, released this week by the Association...
Discussions between the British Museum and Greek officials on the possible reunification of the Parthenon Marbles in Athens are "well advanced," according to sources close to the negotiations. Despite their progress, the issue is expected to take a backseat when UK...
Dr Nicholas Cullinan OBE has been appointed the new Director of the British Museum. He will inherit a position marred by staff departures and ongoing legal proceedings against a former curator, Peter Higgs, over thefts of antiquities from the Greek and Roman...
LONDON, Feb. 2 - In August 2023, revelations of approximately 2000 missing, stolen, or damaged objects from the British Museum's collection, predominantly classical gems and gold jewellery, sparked renewed public intrigue about these artefacts. Today, the British...
Welcome to the Alt Power 100 Artlyst 2023/2024, an exclusive exploration of influential figures reshaping the contemporary art and cultural landscape. Within this dynamic List, we transcend the confines of traditional power dynamics, directing our focus towards...