Recent talks of repatriation may signal a new era for restitution
The repatriation of artworks is an on-going hot topic in the art world that spans multiple countries and museums. The topic could not be more complicated as nations and institutions fight to keep and...
View ArticleFelwine Sarr and Bénédicte Savory respond to criticism of their repatriation...
On the heels of a November report suggesting that France immediately return African artefacts and artworks taken during the colonial period, authors Felwine Sarr and Bénédicte Savoy have found...
View ArticleGerman museum to repatriate artefacts previously belonging to Namibian hero
In a few days, on March 1st, Stuttgart’s Linden Museum will return artefacts that once belonged to Namibian national hero Hendrik Witbooi to their home country. Theresia Bauer, Germany’s state minister...
View ArticleJamaica calls on British Museum to return artefacts
Amid heightening tensions concerning the repatriation of items currently residing at large institutions, Jamaica has joined the list of countries looking for the return of culturally significant items....
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