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Brazilian Conceptual Artist Steals Historic Coin From the British Museum
Ilê Sartuzi replaced a silver coin with a replica and deposited the original in a museum donation box in a commentary on cultural theft.
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FBI Investigating Sale of Objects Stolen From British Museum
The US government agency has identified online sales to collectors based in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Washington, DC.
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British Museum Sues Former Curator Over Alleged Thefts
Peter Higgs worked with the museum’s Greek collections for 30 years before he was dismissed last August.
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British Museum’s “Sexist” Roman Empire Meme Backfires Spectacularly
The institution’s take on a popular meme left social media users and art workers outraged and disappointed.
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British Museum Hosts Runway Show With Parthenon Marbles as “Backdrop”
Greece Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said the institution’s decision to allow Erdem’s show demonstrated “zero respect” for the sculptures.
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British Museum Plans Exhibition of Recovered Stolen Gems
The objects were allegedly taken by a staff member suspected of systematically pocketing ancient gems and gold jewelry.
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British Museum Announces $63M Partnership With Oil Giant
The museum said it will use the BP funds to pursue environmental goals, prompting climate activists to call out the institution's hypocrisy.
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Can Tracey Emin Help Restore the Reputation of the British Museum?
"I love everything Egyptian," the artist said after she joined the embattled museum’s board of trustees.
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After Thefts, British Museum Will Bring Its Collection Online
The institution, which fired a staff member over suspected robberies of jewelry and other objects, says public accessibility could prevent further thefts.
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British Museum Wants Your Help Finding Stolen Artifacts
The London institution launched a website to recover reportedly hundreds of missing items, some suspected stolen by a former employee.
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The Sun Is Setting on the British Museum
There’s only one way for the museum to survive the 21st century, and it starts with advancing toward restorative justice.
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British Museum Director Resigns Amid Theft Scandal
The reported thefts by one of the museum’s own employees have also fueled new calls for the repatriation of the Benin Bronzes and Parthenon marbles.