The Curatorial Conundrum: Photographs, Profit, and Preservation The British Museum's decision to ban photography of the Bayeux Tapestry has sparked controversy in the art world.
On one hand, it appears to be a simple matter of crowd control – visitors taking too long to admire the medieval embroidery are delaying ticket holders and disrupting the flow of the exhibition.
However, this decision is part of a more complex issue surrounding preservation, profit, and public access.