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British Museum Sues Former Curator Over Alleged Thefts

The British Museum is suing former curator Peter Higgs, alleging that he stole more than 1,800 items from its collection.

Beleaguered British Museum Appoints New Director

Nicholas Cullinan of London’s National Portrait Gallery joins the institution amid the fallout of a major theft scandal and ongoing calls for restitution.

The British Museum names Nicholas Cullinan its new director as it tries to get over a rocky patch

British Museum Names Nicholas Cullinan Its New Director as It Tries to Get over a Rocky Patch

The British Museum on Thursday appointed National Portrait Gallery chief Nicholas Cullinan as its new director, as the 265-year-old institution grapples with the apparent theft of hundreds of artifacts and growing international scrutiny of its collection. Previous director Hartwig Fischer resigned in August after the museum disclosed that more than 1,800 items were missing in an apparent case of insider theft. Many of the items had been offered for sale online.

The British Museum Names Nicholas Cullinan Its New Director as It Tries to Get Over a Rocky Patch