Museums uninterested in Saudi culture pact

A recent pact between culture ministers in the UK and Saudi Arabia has sparked little interest among major museums.

A memorandum of understanding signed last month was light on detail, but involves plans for collaborations in film and the museums and heritage sectors.

The British Council says it is working with the Saudi ministry of culture on new artist residencies.

But the Tate, British Museum and V&A are not involved in any collaborations. 

The Art Newspaper suggests Saudi Arabia's blighted human rights record might be dissuading British institutions.