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British Museum’s plan for ‘red, white and blue’ ball sparks row

Exclusive: some staff claim the theme is ‘in poor taste’ following a rise in flag-hoisting across the UK

The Guardian - UK

Edward Enninful: ‘Britain feels less tolerant now than we were in the 90s’

The former British Vogue editor reflects on his early years in London, the importance of celebrating diversity and why he takes comfort in the younger generation

The Guardian - UK

Daggers, dervishes, Rego and the world’s most expensive egg – the week in art

The British Museum is infused with Sufi spirit, Henry VIII’s storied Ottoman dagger gets its own show, Rego’s art is renewed and a Fabergé sets a new record

The Guardian - UK

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Egypt says thousands of its artefacts in British Museum are 'part of London's identity' - but wants the Rosetta Stone back

An Egyptian official claimed the stone was taken from Egypt unlawfully during wartime

Evening Standard

Why British Museum has ended 15-year Japan Tobacco deal – and what it means for future partnerships

The British Museum has ended its controversial 15-year sponsorship with Japan Tobacco International (JTI).

The Conversation

British Museum ends ‘deeply troubling’ sponsorship from Japanese tobacco firm

Move welcomed by critics, who have been calling for end to ‘morally unacceptable’ deals since 2016

The Guardian - UK

Greece accuses British Museum of ‘provocative indifference’ over pink ball

Event seated guests near Parthenon marbles, which Greece wants returned, and raised £2.5m for museum

The Guardian - UK

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Kim Kardashian stuns at All’s Fair London premiere as she reveals stress-related brain aneurysm

The reality star turned actor joined co-stars Naomi Watts, Sarah Paulson and Teyana Taylor at the UK launch of Ryan Murphy’s new legal drama

Evening Standard

Kitty, Amelia and Eliza Spencer Are Real-Life Barbies in Pink Gowns and Millions of Dollars in Diamonds at British Museum Ball

Princess Diana's nieces shined at London's answer to the Met Gala.

Marie Claire

Beatrice and Eugenie pulled out of British Museum's 'Pink Ball' after Andrew relinquished royal titles

The disgraced royal’s daughters were reportedly on the guest list for the high society event on Saturday

Evening Standard

Surprise protests and pink champagne: inside the British Museum Ball

It was an eventful night at the museum for the international glitterati

Evening Standard

Mick Jagger and Janet Jackson lead guests at London’s answer to the Met Gala

Naomi Campbell and director Steve McQueen also in attendance at inaugural British Museum Ball

The Independent UK

Brit Gala? British Museum Hosts Met-inspired Fundraising Ball

Supermodel Naomi Campbell and rocker Mick Jagger were among the attendees at the British Museum's inaugural fundraising ball on Saturday, a glitzy event touted by some observers as London's answer to New York's Met Gala.

International Business Times

Janet Jackson, Tracey Emin and Maya Jama among attendees at British Museum Ball

Attendees were taking part in a silent auction throughout the evening.

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Pretty in pink: Celebrities dazzle at inaugural British Museum ball

Stars have attended ‘the Pink ball’ at the British Museum

Evening Standard

British Museum fundraising gala: Why is it called the Pink Ball?

The event is set to attracts some of the biggest celebs in the UK and beyond

Evening Standard

The Pink Ball: which celebs are attending the British Museum’s ultra-glam fundraising gala?

The gala boasts an impressive organisation committee, with names like Naomi Campbell, Stephen Fry and Idris Elba

Evening Standard

British Museum in £3.5m appeal to save Tudor Heart pendant linked to Henry VIII

The 24 carat gold artefact was discovered in a Warwickshire field by a metal detectorist in 2019.

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International Business Times UK

Inside the 'British Met Gala': What It Is, Who's Invited, Where It's Held and Why It Matters

British Museum to host an exclusive fundraising ball on 18 October 2025, aiming to match the scale of the Met Gala.

Evening Standard

British Museum to hold inaugural fundraising ball with ‘Met Gala ambition’

The invite-only event will look to ‘celebrate London’s status as one of the world’s leading cultural capitals’.

Radio France Internationale

Macron’s office plays down fears over Bayeux Tapestry loan to London

Moving the Bayeux Tapestry to London may be a triumph of diplomacy, but some experts warn it could prove a nightmare for conservationists – prompting the Elysée Palace to insist the challenge is far from impossible.

The Guardian - UK

Rest assured, the Bayeux tapestry will be transported here safely

Letters: British Museum director Nicholas Cullinan describes the intricate planning that has been taking place. But Mark Vaughan thinks an animated display would be better

The Conversation

Ancient India, Living Traditions: an earnest effort to show how the art of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism is sacred and personal

The British Museum’s Ancient India, Living Traditions exhibition brings together exhibits on the sacred art of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. It also encompasses the spread of the devotional art of these traditions to other parts of Asia.

The Guardian - UK

The perils of bringing the Bayeux tapestry to Britain

Letters: Michael Daley recalls a Mona Lisa loan that narrowly avoided disaster, Tony Meacock knows where to find a Bayeux replica, and Michelle Gibson counsels against carting the priceless threads around the country

The Guardian - UK

Alien landscapes, Arctic artists and pioneers of pleasure – the week in art

Georgia O’Keeffe and David Hockney enjoy the air, the British Museum looks to the far north, and the Folkestone Triennial gets under way

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