Colonial Looting, Museums, and Restitution
@ Newberry Library
60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL 60610
Opening Saturday, October 21st, from 1:30PM - 3:15PM
Throughout history, museums and other cultural institutions have too often acquired their artifacts through conquest, imperialism and colonization. Today, these institutions are re-evaluating this “colonial looting” and facing increasing calls to return these artifacts to their rightful owners, aiming to rectify historical injustices and foster cultural healing. Join Chicago Humanities for a presentation on these stolen artifacts and the importance of returning cultural items to their rightful homes with Patty Gerstenblith, Director of DePaul University’s Center for Art, Museums and Cultural Heritage Law. Following her presentation, Gerstenblith will be joined by esteemed experts Victoria Reed, Curator for Provenance at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Shannon O’Loughlin from the Association of American Indian Affairs, and Dr. Helen Robbins, Repatriation Director at the Field Museum for a conversation about the ethical, legal, and cultural challenges and opportunities museums face when restoring cultural heritage.
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Tags: Chicago, Chicago Humanities, Colonial Looting Museums and Restitution, Dr. Helen Robbins, Newberry Library, Patty Gerstenblith, Shannon O’Loughlin
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