How did an artist swap one of the British Museum's historic coins with a fake?
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from Time Out London1 month ago
Ilêc Sartuzi, a Brazilian artist, stole a Civil War-era coin from the British Museum, swapping it for a fake to highlight items taken from other countries.
Time Out Londonhttps://www.timeout.com/london/news/how-did-an-artist-swap-one-of-the-british-museums-historic-coins-with-a-fake-072324
The British Museum condemned the act, mentioning it as disappointing and an abuse of visitor interaction, considering alerting the police about the incident.
Time Out Londonhttps://www.timeout.com/london/news/how-did-an-artist-swap-one-of-the-british-museums-historic-coins-with-a-fake-072324
Sartuzi's action raises questions about cultural heritage, imperialism, and the need for museums to address their acquisition history, particularly regarding items from former colonies.
Time Out Londonhttps://www.timeout.com/london/news/how-did-an-artist-swap-one-of-the-british-museums-historic-coins-with-a-fake-072324
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