Although small, there are cracks in the rigid, unwavering stance shown by British museum around the topic Sculptors of the Parthenon Until recently. Change in international public opinion in favor of the Greek request for the reunification of the Sculptors and its decision UNESCO 2021, with which the issue is reduced to an international one, seems to have squeezed the British side and that is why there is a slight departure from its fixed positions.

In this context, the recent statement by the Deputy Director of the British Museum, Jonathan Williams, who, in an interview with The Times on Sunday, invited Greece to the “parthenon partnership”. “I believe,” he said, “that there is room for a dynamic and positive discussion through which new ways of working together can be found.”

Museum leaders talk about new forms of cooperation with the Greek side.

Like British Museum president George Osborne in similar announcements in June, Dr. Williams avoided detailing the nature of this collaboration and what it would mean for the future of sculpture. However, both executives, speaking on the subject, are quick to point out that the sculptures are an integral part of the museum’s collection, implying that ownership of the sculptures does not change.

AT clarifying question “K”, a spokesman for the British Museum noted that “we will lend the sculptures, like many other objects, to those who wish to present them to other audiences”, provided that whoever takes them returns them, and continued with reference to the Acropolis Museum: ” In Athens, the Acropolis Museum presents the Parthenon as an important feature of ancient Athens. In London, the British Museum connects the Parthenon sculptures to the world, connecting one of the greatest civilizations to the wider world heritage.”

The Greek side is not indifferent to the fact that this issue remains in the news, with extensive reviews and reports from the British media. However, any discussions and negotiations, according to YPPOA sources, will initially take place between states and governments.