| ID | 128397 |
| Title Proper | Art of diplomacy |
| Other Title Information | exhibitions and national promotion |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Flamini, Roland |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Early in October 2013, a group of high-ranking Greek officials, including Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, came to Washington for the opening of a major art exhibition from their country at the National Gallery of Art. But the black-tie event and the press conference to inaugurate the show, "Heaven and Earth: Art of Byzantium from Greek Collections," were both canceled because of the government shutdown. As a result, a party of angry Greeks left for home muttering darkly about fearing Americans when you bear them gifts. The Greeks were not even allowed a private visit to the exhibition in which virtually every precious icon, ancient manuscript, and piece of mosaic had been loaned by museums and institutions in their country. |
| `In' analytical Note | World Affairs US Vol.176, No.5; Jan-Feb 2014: p.69-76 |
| Journal Source | World Affairs US Vol.176, No.5; Jan-Feb 2014: p.69-76 |
| Key Words | History ; Greek Collections ; Antonis Samaras - Greek PM ; National Promotion ; Diplomatic Exhibition ; Ancient Manuscript ; National Gallery ; United States - US ; Europe ; Central Asia ; Asia ; Politics ; Ancient Politics ; Negative Economic News ; Greece ; Italy ; Spain ; Cultural Diplomacy ; Political Unrest |