George Vardas
Features –
A new Greek revolution for the Parthenon Sculptures
With the spirit of the Greek Revolution of 1821 in our hearts and minds, Elly Symons, Co-Founder of the Acropolis Research Group and Vice President of the Australian Parthenon Committee, …
Dialogue –
Ancient Greek history held captive: What’s next for the Parthenon Sculptures?
The recent re-opening of the Acropolis archaeological site has seen renewed calls by the Greek Culture Minister, Dr Lina Mendoni, for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures from the British …
Dialogue –
Opinion: Calls for Victorian Government to intervene following violence and violations in Whittlesea
The Australian Hellenic Council is a peak lobby group within the Greek-Australian community in relation to political and social issues affecting that community. We deplore the recent incident in Melbourne …
Dialogue –
The Acropolis Museum and the return of the Parthenon Sculptures: Back to the future
On 20 June 2019 Greece and the world museum community will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Acropolis Museum in Athens. The state-of-the-art museum is regarded as …
Life –
The British Museum and the creative displacement of the Parthenon Marbles
When the director of the British Museum, Dr Hartwig Fischer, recently declared that the museum was the fiduciary owner of the Parthenon Marbles and that their displacement to the British …
News –
Does Greece want its marbles back?
The word ‘strategy’ is derived from the Greek word ‘στρατηγία’.
Features –
The Empire Museum strikes back
This was not a loan for art’s sake, but a cynical gesture aimed squarely at the Greeks who in recent times have been agitating for a negotiated resolution.
News –
“We need another Melina”
The Greek Culture Ministry and the campaign for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures.
Dialogue –
The Monument of all Monuments
Actor George Clooney’s support for the reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures opens up the debate again.