06/07/12
(London, UK, Thursday, July 5, 2012) – Three campaigning organizations for the Parthenon Marbles, from the UK, USA and Australia, convened in London (19-20 June) to launch the international colloquy on “The Reunification of the Parthenon Marbles”, which was attended by leading representatives from four continents.
Among the topics presented included the concept of the “Universal Museum”, issues of litigation, the Acropolis Museum, archaeological perspectives, and special tributes to Eleni Cubitt, founder of the British Committee for the Reunification of the Parthenon Marbles, and the late journalist, Christopher Hitchens, a friend and supporter of the Committee.
The all-day colloquy was held 19 June at the Hellenic Centre in London followed the next day, 20 June, by the launch of the MISSING global awareness campaign at the forecourt of the British Museum.
The launch was described as a “peaceful show of support with a heartfelt message.”
The historic event was timed to coincide with the third year anniversary of the opening of the new Acropolis Museum and the occasion of the 2012 London Olympics one month later.
The MISSING campaign is an initiative created by ACRPS.
The creative will run online at MissingSince1801.com, with a developing extendable multi-format platform to unite and mobilize support for the cause.
Plans are underway for the next annual International Colloquy to be held in Sydney during late October/early November 2013.
Official dates to be announced.
GREEK WORLD MEDIA 