What in the Devil Was Peter Thiel Doing at the British Museum?
The British Museum hosted Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel for a VIP viewing of the Bayeux Tapestry on August 18, prompting concerns among staff, according to a Guardian report cited by Hyperallergic. The museum declined to comment, and it remains unclear whether Thiel was part of a larger group previewing the 11th-century tapestry ahead of its public exhibition opening September 10. Staff questioned why Thiel received access because he has not donated to the British Museum personally or through his companies, and because light exposure must be limited to protect the textile, potentially affecting public access. The visit was reportedly arranged by the museum’s director of development, and board chair George Osborne did not attend or meet Thiel during the viewing.
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