The opening of the multi-million-dollar Museum of West African Arts has been delayed due to protests. Early plans saw it as the home of the restituted Benin Bronzes. What happened since?Uncertainty ...
On Nov. 28, 2017, French President Emmanuel Macron made strides in the African art restitution movement. Macron spoke at the University of Ouagadougou in West Africa and directly addressed the history ...
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) recently announced the closure of its Benin Kingdom Gallery and the return of two bronzes from its collection to the emperor of Benin, the Oba, in Nigeria. This ...
Left to right: "Worked elephant tusk" (1500–1891), Benin; "Head of a prince (Oba)" (1600-1750), Benin; "Statue of a leopard" (c. 19th century), Benin; and "19th Century Staff with 'bird of prophecy'" ...
The Gun That Shoots Twice -- A Theory of Taking -- Necrography -- White Projection -- World War Zero -- Corporate-Militarist Colonialism -- War on Terror -- The Benin ...
The Museum of Fine Arts Boston has returned two Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking a key step in the country’s ongoing cultural restitution efforts. The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston has returned ...
The Museum of Fine Arts in the US city of Boston has returned two of the famed Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, authorities in the West African nation said late on Monday. The move represents “the return of ...
Understanding the historical context of Benin bronze sculptures is essential for accurate illustration. These artworks are not just decorative, but also serve as historical records and symbols of ...