Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, David Hockney said he has visited the Bayeux Tapestry more than 20 times in the past three yearsByLauren TurnerPublished14 January 2026 Artist David Hockney has described a plan to move the Bayeux Tapestry from France to the UK later this year as "madness", describing it as too much of a risk. The 70m-long embroidery, more than 900 years old, is due to go on display at the British Museum in London in September. But Hockney, writing in the Independent, external, said the "beautiful as well as historically important" masterpiece could be damaged in transit and "will be put in jeopardy if it is moved to London". In response, British Museum director Nicholas Cullinan said: "While we understand these concerns, the museum has a world-leading conservation and collections team who are experts at handling and caring for this type of material."
Published: January 14, 2026 5:55 pm
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