Repatriation
Pitt Rivers Museum removes shrunken heads from display after ethical review
Human remains will be kept in storage while museum consults communities of origin
Arts Council England appoints firm to produce repatriation guidance
Guidance will encourage proactive and coordinated approach
Do museums need to rethink due diligence when it comes to repatriation?
Recent cases have highlighted the need for clearer thinking on the sensitive process of returning objects
Row over delay in repatriation of Blackfoot regalia from RAMM
Siksika representatives express frustration but museum says it is following due diligence
Voxpop: What next for decolonisation?
Last year saw the issue of decolonisation increase in visibility as pressure grew on museums to address the colonial legacies of their institutions. Initiatives include the Museums Association (MA) Ethics Committee launching a working group to produce practical guidance on decolonisation. And the issue will be among the subjects being tackled at the forthcoming MA Future …
Does the argument that museums hold collections on behalf of the world still stand?
V&A director puts renewed focus on 2002 declaration on universal museums
Arts council seeks expert to produce guidance on repatriation
Supplier will be asked to create up-to-date resource for museums