The Bayeux Tapestry will be closed to the public in France as it prepares for a controversial move to the British Museum in London next September. The French art community opposes the loan due to concerns about the tapestry's fragile condition. French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced the loan, which has sparked significant backlash, including a petition with 60,000 signatures. Despite reassurances from officials about the tapestry's transportability, many experts warn that moving it poses risks to its conservation. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)