The British Museum has received a remarkable donation of Chinese ceramics valued at £1 billion ($1.27 billion), marking what is likely the largest art donation ever given to a UK museum. The collection, which includes 1,700 pieces such as a Ming Dynasty
The British Museum readies for a major exhibition showcasing the print works of Pablo Picasso, one of the finest graphic artists of the 20th century. The exhibition will feature around 100 prints that reflect Picasso’s life and loves, highlighting his extraordinary vision.
In an audacious act of artistic defiance, Brazilian artist Ilê Sartuzi executed a meticulously planned heist at the British Museum last month. The heist, more a performance than a crime, saw Sartuzi lift a historic coin from its display case, only to
Maria Balshaw, the director of Tate, has expressed her views on BP’s sponsorship agreement with the British Museum (BM), stating that “the public has moved to a position where they think it [the BP arrangement] is inappropriate.” In an interview with the
The British Museum announced the recovery of hundreds of previously missing and stolen artifacts, resulting in a total of 626 items being retrieved. The museum revealed that approximately 2,000 items had been reported missing or damaged, with many being unlawfully taken from
A regulatory office is currently investigating the British Museum following allegations that the institution has maintained excessive secrecy regarding 11 Ethiopian artifacts in its collection, which were looted by soldiers in 1868. These artifacts consist of sacred wood and stone altar tablets
The British Museum announced on March 28 that it had appointed Nicholas Cullinan as its new director. Cullinan will replace Hartwig Fischer, who resigned after a theft scandal at the museum. Nicholas Cullinan, the director of the UK’s National Portrait Gallery, becomes
A judge has issued a ruling mandating that a former curator, accused by the British Museum of pilfering numerous artifacts, must return any gems or jewelry belonging to the institution that may be in his possession. The museum alleges that Peter Higgs,
The British Museum grapples with a persistent issue of roof leaks, a testament to the aging infrastructure that has plagued the institution for decades. The ubiquitous sight of buckets collecting drips and the necessity of additional heaters to combat winter humidity levels
The British Museum has unveiled an exhibition showcasing classical gems recently recovered after last year’s theft crisis. Since disclosing in August 2023 that approximately 2,000 objects had gone missing from its collection, the institution has diligently located hundreds of allegedly stolen items.
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