We are professional activists in the UK, Greece and Australia concerned with the restitution of looted cultural artefacts, most notably the #ParthenonSculptures
"Alas, poor Γιόρικ. I knew him, a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy, bearing a tray of votive offerings from the Parthenon Frieze. He hath now returned to his home in the Acropolis Museum and in my imagination I await the return of the others." 1/2
Great presentation by Roger Michel @DigiArchaeo on the growing momentum in campaign for return of the original #ParthenonSculptures: To have and to hold - why possession matters as much as context in the case of significant contested cultural heritage @Culturegr@UniteParthenon
It's an honour to welcome Lord @EdVaizey to the Parthenon Project campaign.
His position in the House of Lords, experience as Culture Minister and support for the reunification of the marbles make him a key partner for our cause.
Dr Freud will preside over the unveiling of our Pentelic marble recreation of the Selene horse at his former London home tomorrow at 5pm — and help us to understand how we build relationships to important objects. Join us! https://t.co/b9yh0ZIbmb
Great piece by Sinéad Esler Patel @Mishcon_de_Reya on the changing landscape of restitution, with a look at legal and ethical considerations under the new @ace_national guidance for museums in England. Also mentions the Ethiopian #Tabots@lootplunder. https://t.co/dbDdiYX6bA
'Trustees of national museums will soon be able to seek authorisation from the Charity Commission, attorney general or court to return collection objects if they are motivated by a moral obligation' reports the @guardian
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