Restitution and repatriation as an opportunity, not a loss: some reflections on recent Southeast Asian cases

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recordtype eprints
institution SOAS, University of London
collection SOAS Research Online
language English
language_search English
topic AM Museums (General). Collectors and collecting (General)
CC Archaeology
DS Asia
NX Arts in general
description Calls for the restitution and repatriation of cultural objects continue to escalate. High-profile cases such as the Parthenon Frieze and the Benin Bronzes dominate international news cycles and provoke fierce debate; however, less attention has been paid to items that are quietly returned and to the potential positive outcomes for the institutions on both sides. This article discusses three Southeast Asian case studies to address this lacuna and urges institutions to become more proactive in their engagement with restitution and repatriation claims.
format Journal Article
author Murphy, Stephen
author_facet Murphy, Stephen
authorStr Murphy, Stephen
author_letter Murphy, Stephen
title Restitution and repatriation as an opportunity, not a loss: some reflections on recent Southeast Asian cases
publisher Cambridge University Press
publishDate 2024
url https://eprints.soas.ac.uk/42883/

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