Parthenon Frieze May Return to Greece: “A U-Turn”

In December 2022, the Greek government announced that it was in secret negotiations with the British Museum about the sculptures, part of the Parthenon temple on the Acropolis rock in Athens. George Osborne, chairman of the museum, also met Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The Times.

Something the British Museum has now confirmed.

“We have said publicly that we are actively seeking a new Parthenon partnership with our friends in Greece, and as we enter a new year, constructive discussions are underway,” the museum wrote in a statement.

“A U-Turn”

According to museum curator and art historian David Elliott, former director of the Modern Museum in Stockholm, the Parthenon frieze is an important part of Greek history. He also thinks the British Museum’s announcement is a significant departure from its previous position.

– This seems to mark a change and a u-turn from George Osborne’s previous approach.

Eliot also highlights that the debate over the role of museums in society and its relationship with historically violated countries has become fundamental.

Nothing is permanent

Greece has been around for a long time insisted on withdrawing Fries, however, does not seem to be permanent if the frieze is withdrawn. The British Museum is committed to lending only in such cases.

The “British Museum Act”, which prevents a museum from permanently withdrawing something from its collection, is not planned to replace one announced by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.