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How does the handover of cultural artefacts affect Western museums?

The Inside Story Podcast
The Inside Story Podcast
Episode • Oct 16, 2024 • 20m

Many African, Latin American and Asian nations are forcing their former occupiers to return historical objects and artworks. It's given rise to a global debate: Can developing nations, short of funds, preserve the centuries-old artefacts they are reclaiming? And what's the future of prestigious Western museums?

In this episode:

  • Karen Byera Ijumba, Senior Researcher, Open Restitution Africa.
  • Jos van Beurden, Founder, Restitution Matters.
  • Barnaby Phillips, Author, 'Loot, Britain and the Benin Bronzes'.

Host: James Bays 

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