New Book Explores Why the Battle Over the Benin Bronzes Is Hardly Finished
Barnaby Phillips recounts the history of the Benin Bronzes from an African perspective in his latest volume Loot.
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Germany Commits to Returning Benin Bronzes Starting in 2022
"We aim for substantial returns," German culture minister Monika Grütters said.
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Benin Bronzes Aren’t Safer in the West Than They Would Be in Nigeria, Academics Say
At a Columbia University conference, experts dispelled myths surrounding the looted works.
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Church of England Enters ‘Discussions’ for Returning Benin Bronzes
Two sculptures owned by the institution could head back to Nigeria.
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The Benin Bronzes, Explained: Why a Group of Plundered Artworks Continues to Generate Controversy
In March, a Scottish university made history by committing to return a sculpture of Benin's ruler.
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Ghent Altarpiece Goes Home, Big-Time Basquiat Heads to Auction, and More: Morning Links from March 26, 2021
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Scottish University Becomes First to Repatriate Benin Bronze to Nigeria
Days earlier, the Humboldt Forum in Berlin said it was pursuing the return of its Benin Bronzes.
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Smithsonian Seeks Museum Directors, Patron Donald R. Sobey Dies, and More: Morning Links from March 25, 2021
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Berlin Museum Won’t Show Benin Bronzes, Begins to Pursue Return of Artifacts
The recently inaugurated Humboldt Forum will display replicas or leave blank spaces in its display.
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Looting, Plundering, and More: 20 Cultural Treasures That Have Faced Claims of Theft
From ancient Egyptian artifacts to a modernist masterpiece, these works have been subject to disputes.
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