Institutions are involved in repatriation efforts of Benin Bronzes, with David Adjaye designing a new museum in Benin City.
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Updated Jul 4
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Institutions are involved in repatriation efforts of Benin Bronzes, with David Adjaye designing a new museum in Benin City.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Olugbile Holloway is negotiating the return of looted artifacts from institutions including the British Museum, the Netherlands, and the University of Cambridge.Sub-event
France advanced a framework law for faster returns, and Germany began transferring ownership of the bronzes.1 source
- Okpebholo insists artifacts belong to Oba's Palace.Sub-event
David Adjaye designed a new museum in Benin City for the repatriation of Benin Bronzes.1 source
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The entities involved
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Benin City
capital city of Edo State, Nigeria
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British Museum
national museum in London, United Kingdom
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David Adjaye
architect (born 1966)
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