Dahomey review Mati Diop's exquisite tale of repatriation
Mati Diop's documentary explores the return of looted Beninese treasures, emphasizing cultural significance and debate on restitution.
The film highlights both the ceremonial return and the ongoing conversation about cultural heritage and reparation.
Pennsylvania museum to sell painting in settlement with heirs of Jewish family that fled the Nazis
The Allentown Art Museum will sell a historical portrait to settle restitution claims by the heirs of a Jewish family persecuted during the Nazi regime.
Museum to Part With Cranach Portrait That Was Sold to Flee the Nazis
A Pennsylvania museum is returning a valuable 16th-century portrait to the heirs of a Jewish couple who fled the Nazis, following a restitution settlement.
Dahomey review Mati Diop's exquisite tale of repatriation
Mati Diop's documentary explores the return of looted Beninese treasures, emphasizing cultural significance and debate on restitution.
The film highlights both the ceremonial return and the ongoing conversation about cultural heritage and reparation.
Pennsylvania museum to sell painting in settlement with heirs of Jewish family that fled the Nazis
The Allentown Art Museum will sell a historical portrait to settle restitution claims by the heirs of a Jewish family persecuted during the Nazi regime.
Museum to Part With Cranach Portrait That Was Sold to Flee the Nazis
A Pennsylvania museum is returning a valuable 16th-century portrait to the heirs of a Jewish couple who fled the Nazis, following a restitution settlement.
The Netherlands Returns Hundreds of Cultural Artifacts to Indonesia
The Netherlands is returning looted artifacts to Indonesia, marking a significant step in addressing colonial legacies and restitution efforts.
Dahomey,' Documentary About Looted Artwork, Wins Top Prize at Berlin Film Festival
Dahomey, a documentary by Mati Diop, won the top prize at the Berlin International Film Festival for its exploration of colonialism's legacy.
The film highlights the return of 26 looted artworks to Benin, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and addressing the impact of colonial powers.
The Netherlands Returns Hundreds of Cultural Artifacts to Indonesia
The Netherlands is returning looted artifacts to Indonesia, marking a significant step in addressing colonial legacies and restitution efforts.
Dahomey,' Documentary About Looted Artwork, Wins Top Prize at Berlin Film Festival
Dahomey, a documentary by Mati Diop, won the top prize at the Berlin International Film Festival for its exploration of colonialism's legacy.
The film highlights the return of 26 looted artworks to Benin, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and addressing the impact of colonial powers.
Bührle's art collection is under scrutiny due to unclear ownership of a Van Gogh painting linked to Nazi-era property seizures.
Museum to Part With Cranach Portrait Sold as Owner Fled the Nazis
The Allentown Art Museum is returning a 16th-century portrait due to a settlement with the heirs of a Jewish couple fleeing the Nazis.
Mati Diop's documentary Dahomey wins top prize at Berlin film festival
Mati Diop's documentary Dahomey won top prize at Berlin film festival.
Diop emphasized the importance of restitution and moving forward with the past.
Rubens sketch illegally sold in aftermath of Second World War returned to museum in Germany
A rare Rubens work, Saint Gregory of Nazianzius, illegally sold post-WWII, is restituted to Friedenstein Foundation in Gotha, Germany, enriching its art collection.