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NEWS
The Benin Bronzes: Looted Treasures at Hamburg Museum
A detailed look at some Benin Bronzes looted by the British in February 1897 on display at the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg. Photo: Michaela Hille EXHIBITION Looted Benin Bronzes on display Full Article »
ART & DESIGN
Nok Terracotta Exhibit Ignites Debate About Looted Treasures
Nok terracotta sculptures on display in Origin of African Sculpture at Liebieghaus Skulpturensammlung ignite debate about looted treasures and art forgery.
ART & DESIGN
Art Museum to Return Missing Artifact to Germany in March
Astronomical Compendium or Astrolabium (Astrolabe) from the Toledo Museum of Art collection to be returned to German museum. It is the second time the art museum will be returning stolen Full Article »
