Brazilian artist Ile Sartuzi exchanged a British Civil War-era coin for a replica at the British Museum to highlight its international artifacts.

Brazilian artist Ile Sartuzi swapped a genuine historic British coin with a replica at the British Museum to bring attention to the institution's large number of international artifacts. Inspired by a museum volunteer handing out coins, Sartuzi exchanged an English Civil War-era silver coin for a fake, depositing the original in the museum's collection box. The British Museum plans to inform the police about the incident, which took place in June, and has faced scrutiny over the acquisition of some of its artifacts.

July 22, 2024
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