In Support of Christian Greco, Director of the Museo Egizio, following Recent Political Attacks by the Italian Far Right

We all, without any exception, are the heirs, as André Malraux has demonstrated a long time ago, of all cultures, of all places and of all time. Museums are the guardiens of universal heritage and are, of its very nature, accessible to everyone. Prof. H.D. Schneider, Leiden, Netherlands

My personal support and congratulations to Dr Greco for proposing splendid cultural initiatives. "The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters".

It was a great honor to work with Dr Greco supporting his initiative of engaging the Arab community with the museum through adding the Arabic Language to the exhibitions.

I have been coming to the Museo Egizio for the past 40 years and I was fortunate to do some research on some of the collections housed there. I can attest that what Dr. Greco has accomplished in the last 4 years is simply extraordinary. He has my full support.

A great professional who deserves all our support. Sorry for signing so late.

Museums (and other scientific institutes) should not be the play thing of politics, but be allowed to make their own scientifically and ethically informed choices. We should celebrate this reaching out to other people, not condemn it. We make an effort to get more people to enjoy museums on a daily basis; senior citizen tickets, student tickets, etc. It is in the interest of science and understanding that all people get to visit museums. Christian Greco has taken the museum to a new standard, a shiny hallowed hall of science and culture in Italy. But instead of rejoicing over this, they whine and whimper. Unbelievable.

In support of Dr. Greco, an excellent professional that has strengthened the Turin Museum and its bonds with other cultures, peoples, and beliefs.

The Museo Egizio in Turin under the directorship of Christian Greco has become a best-practice example, as it successfully combines a strong scientific agenda with a dedication to public engangement beyond the 'usual suspects'. Therefore, both the director and the institution shall receive all possible support.

Defending freedom of expression and social inclusion need to be praised and not repressed

I completely agree with this!

Poland

The Director and his staff have done admirable work ever since they assumed their responsibilities, aspiring to maximum accessibility for ALL. Let's not go back to the previous situation of selective and discriminating access.

Thanks for humanity. Grazie

We must fight xenophobia! Museums are a place for everyone. Welcome the stranger in your midst. Support this brave museum director and the success he has brought to this museum and those living in the Turin region.

Hungary

Un grande, lasciamolo lavorare in pace.

An Egyptian that believes in her culture and loves her country !!

Let education triumph

how can anybody be against integrative measures?

I met Christian last October when I visited the museum as part of a group of postgraduate students. He gave us his entire afternoon and talked us through everything the museum had to face in its day to day affairs, but I never expected that this would be one of them. It's a sad fact of life that the far right in Europe can't resist shooting their mouths off about inclusive elements such as those mentioned (which I remember actively praising during my visit), and someone as professional and affable as Christian does not deserve the trouble and stress this brings. His museum is amazing and his works matches that.