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Now playing Next Art Spotlighting Islamic art's rich history with this bold French series France is focusing on the rich contributions of Islamic culture to the art world though 18 simultaneous exhibitions across the country. 18/11/2021
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Now playing Next Art Talks stall between Greece and UK over return of ancient Elgin marbles The marbles — 17 figures and part of a frieze that decorated the 2,500-year-old Acropolis monument — were taken by Lord Elgin, the British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, in the early 19th century. 15/11/2021
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