The Parthenon Marbles — Past And Future

Contemporary Review, Oct, 2001 by James Allan Evans

But there is another reason why the Elgin Marbles case will probably soon be resolved. In the multicultural world of the future, classical art will matter less. The Duveen Gallery may someday house exhibits from Africa or Central America. As the Elgin Marbles become more the 'soul of the Greek people', as Melina Mercouri put it, they will become less the cultural heritage of the West.

Greece will not entirely lose the special place it has in the affections of the western world, but attitudes will change.