Mr Fischer resigned as director on August 25 following an estimated 2,000 artefacts being stolen from the museum.
The art historian’s appointment is subject to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s approval
Hartwig Fischer resigned as director of the British Museum on August 25 following an estimated 2,000 artefacts going missing from the institution.A police investigation is under way regarding the reported thefts. “Mark is one of the most experienced and respected museum leaders in the world, and he will offer the leadership and grip the Museum needs right now.
“I promised we would learn lessons and then lay the foundations for a strong future. Mark’s appointment is a big step in that direction. I look forward to working together. Ittai Gradel, an author, academic and antiquities dealer, had previously alerted the museum to some of the stolen items, and told the PA news agency that claims he had withheld information from the institution were an “outright lie”.
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