Should colonial-era artworks be returned?
Artworks acquired during colonisation…
- Return them as soon as the countries of origin ask
- Case by case, after study
- Keep them, they are part of our heritage
What's at stake: The debate pits peoples' right to recover property taken in a context of domination against preserving collections open to the public.
The left's argument
These works were often taken in a context of domination: they should go back.
The centre's argument
Return them case by case, after a serious study of where each work came from.
The right's argument
These works are well preserved and seen by all: they belong to universal heritage.
And you, where do you stand?
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