London Fashion show reignites fight over #Partheno Marbles | DW News

How does the London Fashion Week show spark National outrage in Greece the short answer is marbles designer era mogo’s show took place in the British museum in London in front of what are known as the pathon marbles these ancient Greek marble sculptures were taken in the early 19th century by a

British Diplomat this specific setting was because the collection was inspired by the Greek singer Maria kalis and her interpretation of the Opera media in 1953 but the Greek culture Minister was not amused saying the directors of the British Museum trivialize and insult not only the monument but also the universal

Values that it transmits the conditions of display and storage of the sculptures at the duine gallery are constantly deteriorating she added that it is time for the stolen masterpieces to be returned the UK claims they were obtained legally and the British museum says it is open to a loan agreement

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