Curating the world when artifacts returned
Curating the world when artifacts returned
Want to celebrate colonialism? This book's for you! It brags about the British Museum's "acquisitions" (wink wink, stolen artifacts) from around the world. Gaze upon the Elgin Marbles, ripped from Greece, or the Rosetta Stone, snatched from Egypt. Don't forget the Benin Bronzes, "acquired" during a brutal invasion of Africa. Basically, it's a guide to stolen treasure disguised as a museum tour.
Preserving and showcasing these artifacts, they provide valuable insight into the interconnectedness of human history and foster “cross-cultural understanding”.