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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago

Mummies and other human remains held in UK museums raise serious ethical questions, warn scholars

The significant number of ancestors held in UK museums is extremely distressing and symbolic of the colonial origins of these collections. We hope that the responses gathered by The Guardian will be shared with the relevant communities to support them in bringing their ancestors home.
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2 months ago

Antiques auction selling neck shackles accused of profiting from slavery'

A Scottish auction is selling 18th-century Zanzibar slave neck irons, prompting accusations that trading such artefacts profits from historic slavery.
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9 months ago

Manchester Museum asks visitors if Egyptian woman's body should be taken off display

Manchester Museum is consulting on whether to continue displaying the body of Asru, an ancient Egyptian woman, amidst decolonization efforts.
fromTheartnewspaper
11 months ago

Frank Auerbach's Berlin homecoming, human remains and museums, Ian Hamilton Finlay's 'Republic'-podcast

The absence of a dedicated exhibition for Frank Auerbach in Berlin, despite his legacy, has underscored the artist's historical ties and contributions to the art world.
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