Paris museum sued for pro-China attempt to ‘Erase the Existence of Tibet’

10 months ago

(TibetanReview.net, Jul09’25) – After ignoring sustained criticisms from experts and protests from activists over many months, the Musée Guimet, a Paris museum known for its rich collection of Asian art, is facing a lawsuit from several groups who accuse the institution of trying to “erase the existence of Tibet” in a move to please China.

The lawsuit centres around a gallery devoted to art from Nepal and Tibet. The museum now notes that the gallery focuses on the “Himalayan world,” not Nepal and Tibet specifically, noted the AFP last week, reporting on the lawsuit. The museum made the change early last year under apparent pressure from China, which is accused of destroy...

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