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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
3 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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fromwww.independent.co.uk
11 months ago

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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago

Trying to Recover the British Museum's Gems, and Its Reputation

Due to a curator's theft and sale of artifacts, the British Museum faces reputational damage, increasing claims for artifact return, and ongoing efforts to recover 1,500 missing pieces.
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