🎨 British art legend David Hockney has stirred up a debate in The Independent this week, calling plans to move the 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry "madness." He writes, "Some things are too precious to take a risk with. Moving the Bayeux Tapestry is one of them. It is fragile, which makes it madness to think of moving it." 😱
📍 The British Museum, set to host the tapestry for an upcoming exhibition this year, insists there's no need to panic. Director Nicholas Cullinan says their "world-leading conservation and collections team" has tons of experience handling delicate artifacts. From ancient frescoes to textiles even older than the Bayeux, they send and receive thousands of loans each year, with safety always top of mind. 👍
💡 Why it matters: The Bayeux Tapestry is more than just a historic cloth – it's a visual story of events from 1066 that's fascinated art buffs for generations. Moving such a rare piece across the Channel raises big questions about balancing preservation with making culture accessible. 🌍✨
What do you think—worth the trip, or better left hanging in Normandy? Share your thoughts below! 👇
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UK artist Hockney warns moving Bayeux Tapestry would be 'madness'
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