Ditched washing machines, a woman’s bare leg, the back of Willem Dafoe’s head … the Oscar-nominated director talks us through his new photography show in Athens – made with his darkroom assistant Emm…
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Alarm raised over Chinese CCTV cameras guarding ‘symbol of democracy’ Magna Carta ⊖
Campaigners criticise use of ‘vulnerable’ devices at Salisbury Cathedral and Parthenon despite their removal from sensitive UK government sites
Security cameras guarding Magna Carta are provided by a …
4 months ago
Olympic flame lights up Parthenon before heading to Milan Cortina Winter Games ○
The Olympic flame spent the night at the Parthenon before being handed to Milan Cortina Winter Games officials, marking a moment of tradition amidst preparation challenges.
5 months ago
Greece accuses British Museum of ‘provocative indifference’ over pink ball ⊖
Event seated guests near Parthenon marbles, which Greece wants returned, and raised £2.5m for museum
The British Museum has been accused of “provocative indifference” and “covering Greek culture in th…
7 months ago
A Noble Madness by James Delbourgo review – the dark side of collecting ○
From jewellery to the Parthenon marbles, why do people collect things? And what happens when interest tips into obsession?
James Delbourgo, a professor of history at Rutgers University, New Jersey, sa…
9 months ago
Campaigners allege there is ‘covert’ deal to return Parthenon marbles to Greece ○
Liz Truss reportedly among those who signed letter organised by hard-right group calling for end to talks
The former prime minister Liz Truss, the historian David Starkey and the former Wales secretar…
Ted Cruz ensured Trump spending bill slashed weather forecasting funding ○
Senator on vacation abroad while Texas was hit by deadly floods, a disaster worsened by forecasting cuts, critics say
Ted Cruz has had quite a week. On Tuesday, the Texas senator ensured the Republica…
12 months ago
British Museum is right to keep Parthenon marbles, says new trustee ○
Historian Dr Tiffany Jenkins is one of the lineup of new appointees that has raised cultural and historical hackles
The latest appointments to the British Museum’s trustees include an academic expert …
A temple to extravagance. And that goes for Manchester United’s new stadium, too | Rowan Moore ○
Could Norman Foster’s £2bn design for the club, which will be seen 25 miles away, turn out to be a case of hubris before ruin?
There’s a phenomenon in architectural history whereby great empires buil…
13 months ago
Greek lawmakers elect former parliament speaker Constantine Tassoulas as president ○
Constantine Tassoulas, an advocate for the return of the Parthenon sculptures, has been elected Greece's new president, succeeding Katerina Sakellaropoulou.
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