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Greek-Australian Artists Join Parthenon Marbles Restitution Campaign

Poppy Papantoniou and Nikos Bonovas, two talented artists in the Greek-Australian community, have decided to support the Campaign for the Restitution of the Parthenon Marbles in a unique way.

Each one of them will offer 2 artworks, inspired by the Parthenon marbles and Greek history and mythology, to be auctioned during the event for the official launch of the Committee’s website at the Athenian Restaurant on the 14th of March in Sydney.

“Unfortunately, the alleged promises to return the marbles to their motherland have been forgotten. This has truly disappointed me.
Despite the major destruction of 1687, the plunder caused by Lord Elgin & centuries passing by, the Parthenon’s unique beauty will always exist within civilization as the holy shrine of the Immortal Greek Spirit. I would like to thank Mr. Comino and his Committee for giving me the opportunity to express my thoughts and feelings regarding this topic.” Mrs. Papantoniou said.

Nikos Bonovas, the artist behind NikosArt, was also inspired by the Committee’s campaign. “What is happening with the Parthenon Marbles is a disgrace. There was an artistic crime committed over 200 years ago. The fact that Lord Elgin’s ancestors don’t seem to realise it and try to redeem themselves makes me sad. The whole world must realise the magnitude of this crime. The marbles are our history and the continuation of this injustice is a great insult towards  Greek people of all generations” Mr. Bonovas said.

For more information and to book your ticket for the upcoming event you can visit the website www.parthenonmarblesaustralia.org.au.

(Source: News Release/http://www.parthenonmarblesaustralia.org.au)

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