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Woven through conflict: Afghan "war rugs" on display at the British Museum

Fabrics reflect their origins, but wartime shapes their cultural significance. Afghan war rugs illustrate a blend of tradition and current events, evolving from displacement and conflict.

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#jony-ive

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A Siri-ous app-ointment: iPhone designer joins British Museum board of trustees

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iPhone designer, Sir Jony Ive becomes a trustee at the British Museum

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A Siri-ous app-ointment: iPhone designer joins British Museum board of trustees

London startup

iPhone designer, Sir Jony Ive becomes a trustee at the British Museum

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2 months ago

British Museum confirms talks over Parthenon Sculptures to resolve the historic dispute

If it were to go ahead, a loan would helpfully sidestep the issue of ownership, as while museums can't usually dispose of items, the 2022 Charities Act allows such disposals where there is a moral obligation to do so.

London politics

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2 months ago

British Museum faces internal criticism over Israel independence day event

The British Museum's event honoring Israel's founding anniversary ignited staff anger and external outrage amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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2 months ago

Missing Viking treasure coin unearthed in London

"We have been notified by colleagues at the Metropolitan Police that a coin, believed to be part of the Herefordshire Hoard, has surfaced for sale in Croydon."

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Vibrant Woodblock Prints Traverse a Bygone Japan in 'Hiroshige: Artist of the Open Road'

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Van Gogh's love of Hiroshige, the Japanese master of the landscape, will be reflected in a British Museum exhibition

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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Vibrant Woodblock Prints Traverse a Bygone Japan in 'Hiroshige: Artist of the Open Road'

Utagawa Hiroshige's woodblock prints capture the essence of 19th-century Japan, reflecting daily life and landscapes amidst societal transformation.

Arts

Van Gogh's love of Hiroshige, the Japanese master of the landscape, will be reflected in a British Museum exhibition

Van Gogh's homage to Hiroshige's work highlights the influence of Japanese art on Western artists of the 19th century.

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From Samurai to Sketches: British Museum celebrates the last master of Ukiyo-e

Utagawa Hiroshige's Ukiyo-e artwork has significantly influenced Western art, despite declining popularity in Japan after the Meiji Restoration.

fromLondon On The Inside

Fabric Is Throwing a Party at the British Museum

A Guy Called Gerald, Anna Wall, and the new collaboration NIGHT manoeuvres will provide a vibrant electronic soundtrack at this unique museum event, showcasing music's cultural importance.

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fromTime Out London