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| Pedimental Sculptures from the Parthenon © David Gill |
Jonathan Williams, the Deputy Director of the British Museum, has called for a 'Parthenon Partnership' to encourage discussion about where the architectural sculptures from the Parthenon should be displayed ("
British Museum calls for ‘Parthenon partnership’ with Greece over marbles",
The Guardian 31 July 2022). Williams was interviewed by Sarah Baxter of
The Sunday Times ("Will the Marbles Finally Go Home?").
The museum seems to be restating its ownership of the sculptures though opening up opportunities for dialogue.
The issue is simple. Should architectural sculptures created for a specific building in Athens be displayed within line of sight of that structure? Or should they be retained in London?
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