Returning looted art: Restitution in the crosshairs of world politics
By DW
18 July 2023 |
3:45 pm
Colonial looted art is finally being returned to its countries of origin. But new problems lie ahead, as former colonies now fear the return of looted art may take the place of a comprehensive reparation for colonial crimes.
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