Objects of Crisis: the Lampedusa cross
Channel: The British Museum
Category: Education
Tags: artanthropologymuseumarchaeologyhistorybritish museum
Description: In this final episode of Objects of Crisis Hartwig chats with Pat Cumper playwright and trustee of the Museum about the Lampedusa cross and the act of compassion in the midst of crisis that brought it into being. Apologies for the poor audio quality on this film, we had many microphone issues but felt that the film was worth sharing anyway- the next one will sound sweet- we promise! The British Museum is now open! To book your free ticket please head to the Museum website: britishmuseum.org/visit Images: Francesco Tuccio images used with kind permission of Emma Jane Kirby Lampedusa cross on high altar of St Pauls. Image: ©The Chapter of St Paul’s Cathedral/Graham Lacdao Footage of shipwrecked boats and migrants coming to Lampedusa from Pond 5.
