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British Museum director defends decision to postpone Jewish lecture
The Guardian Culture
Monday 01 June 2026, 17:47 UTC
By Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent
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Nicholas Cullinan says cultural institutions ‘caught between opposing political pressures’ after row over eventThe director of the British Museum has said that cultural institutions are “caught between opposing political pressures”, after a row over the museum’s decision to postpone a Jewish culture month lecture over fears it would be disrupted by protesters. Nicholas Cullinan defended the decision, saying “freedom of expression does not require institutions to provide a platform for...
Nicholas Cullinan says cultural institutions ‘caught between opposing political pressures’ after row over event
The director of the British Museum has said that cultural institutions are “caught between opposing political pressures”, after a row over the museum’s decision to postpone a Jewish culture month lecture over fears it would be disrupted by protesters.
Nicholas Cullinan defended the decision, saying “freedom of expression does not require institutions to provide a platform for disruption”, in a lengthy statement shared on the British Museum website.
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