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UNBELIEVABLE: 20 | History Defined

The BBC, Ofcom and now the British Museum – why do the Tories keep interfering in cultural appointments?

No 10’s meddling is corrupting the integrity of public postings, and turning institutions into political pawns, says the Guardian’s chief culture writer, Charlotte Higgins

The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2024

George Osborne clashed with No 10 over selection of British Museum director

Museum chair rejected demand that Rishi Sunak be able to pick candidate from shortlist of two

The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2024

Surge of interest in Ethiopian culture boosts case for return of treasures, says Sissay

Poet who is curating country’s first Venice Biennale pavilion says ‘part of the heart’ of the country was looted and is being held in museums

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2024

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British Museum in talks with four foreign governments about returning ancient artefacts

The museum has faced calls for many years for some items to be returned to their original homes

Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2024

Yinka Shonibare: "The argument that things are safer at the British Museum is a little bit shaky now"

As the British-Nigerian artist’s new Serpentine Gallery show opens he talks about the long arm of colonialism, why art needs to engage, and why the Benin Bronzes should be sent home

Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2024

British Museum investigated over Ethiopian artefacts hidden from view for 150 years

Watchdog examining claims key details have not been disclosed about altar tablets that museum is facing calls to return

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2024

Nicholas Cullinan: energetic leader tasked with British Museum overhaul

After overseeing a transformation of the National Portrait Gallery he will need to draw on that experience in his new role

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2024

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British Museum Appoints Nicholas Cullinan As New Director

Nicholas Cullinan appointed as new director of the British Museum amidst controversies and challenges, including missing artifacts and ownership disputes.

British Museum appoints new director after alleged thefts scandal

Nicholas Cullinan, head of National Portrait Gallery, replaces Hartwig Fischer, who resigned over response to allegations

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2024

Ex-National Portrait Gallery chief Nicholas Cullinan appointed British Museum director

He was approved by the Board of Trustees and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2024

British Museum Sues Former Curator Over Artifact Theft

Former curator accused of stealing artifacts from British Museum faces legal action. Museum seeks return of stolen items with significant cultural value.

British Museum shuts early after protest by pro-Palestine climate activists

Around 200 protesters took part in the demonstration, said Energy Embargo for Palestine

Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2024

British Museum closes to visitors as Energy Embargo for Palestine group gathers outside

New protest group is critical of London museum’s sponsorship by BP and seeks to make link with Gaza

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2024

Visitors to UK attractions increasing but still below pre-Covid levels

Figures show many still ‘out of the habit’ of visiting museums, galleries, cathedrals, castles and country houses

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2024

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Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2024

British Museum bounces back from scandal to be UK's most visited attraction

The British Museum pulled in millions of visitors in a difficult year.

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2024

British Museum under fire for sharing 'sexist' TikTok video about Roman exhibition

The British Museum has defended the video saying that it was intended to be joke

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024

Ethiopian government tries to stop UK auction of looted Maqdala shield

Proposed sale of Abyssinian artefact taken during 1868 battle triggers appeal for restitution of ‘wrongfully acquired’ item

Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2024

Landmark new British Museum Michelangelo exhibition to explore the titan's 'demanding' final decades

Opening in May, the major new display will focus on the work the Renaissance master made over the last 30 years of his extraordinary life and career

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The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2024

William Blake’s Universe review – polymath’s paintings are outclassed by the Germans

A wide-ranging exhibition on the English mystic makes unfortunate comparisons with his European contemporaries who, it turns out, are the far superior Romantics

Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2024

Tate Modern director Karin Hindsbo: 'Yes we should be 100 per cent funded, but that's not how the world works'

The institution’s new director was all set to leave the museum world for good - until Tate came calling

International Business Times · Feb 21, 2024

30 Most Beautiful Libraries In The World: Treasures Houses Of Wisdom

Welcome to the world of beautiful libraries, where architectural splendor meets literary treasures.

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2024

What happened to all the MPs with TikTok accounts?

Politiktok has gone all quiet

Evening Standard · Feb 19, 2024

British Museum’s social media accounts flooded with calls to return Easter Island statue

The museum ended up turning comments off on at least one post

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2024

Westminster Abbey agrees ‘in principle’ to return sacred tablet to Ethiopia

Carved wooden tabot has been at Abbey since British forces looted it at Battle of Maqdala in 1868

Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2024

Westminster Abbey in discussions to return sacred Ethiopian treasure

The Abbey is in discussions about possible return of looted tablet

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