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Knowledge is power. Ancestral knowledge is power with purpose. I am certain this will be a riveting and potent panel discussion, bringing to light the importance of ancestral intelligence and its role in building our future. And the significance that Indigenous African Art plays in shaping that future!

This is what you get when you are visited by russian (Christian? 😝 ) culture: ~400 #CulturalHeritage sites damaged since the beginning of the full-scale invasion as verified by UNESCO: 👉 137 religious sites 👉 191 buildings of historical or artistic interest 👉 31 museums 👉 25 monuments 👉 15 libraries 👉 1 archive. All of it are #WarCrimes, as such objects are protected by the #HagueConvention.

Museum Collections and Names of Concern in Provenance The following 507 names are linked to Holocaust art and restitution cases stemming from the persecution of Jews in the Nazi era. Their presence in a provenance is a Flag that requires serious verification. Automated tools can check for the presence of these names in museum art provenance files. They can be further explored in Wikidata. https://lnkd.in/eqDPWXEu #icom #WashingtonPrinciples #digitalarthistory

The #PalestinianMuseumDigitalArchive was launched to collect and #digitise items – official records, letters, photographs, audio recordings – under threat of loss, damage, or confiscation. These items have been made widely available through this process, in both Arabic and English, in order to shed light on different aspects of #Palestinian life, #history, and #legacy – taking a #HistoryFromBelow perspective to tell stories of average people. It’s an invaluable resource full of #hope, #culture, and #resistance.

Nikol Pashinyan today ranted about having too many cross-stones. Cross-stones, or "khachkars," are intricately carved memorial stones that play a crucial role in Armenian culture and history. They are not just religious symbols but also represent the artistic and spiritual heritage of the Armenian people. Unfortunately, many cross-stones have already been destroyed in Nakhichevan, a region where systematic efforts have erased Armenian cultural traces. Now, this cultural erasure is threatening Artsakh, where cross-stones are at risk of being lost forever. The preservation of these historical artifacts is essential to maintaining the Armenian identity and heritage for future generations.

Across the globe, museums house countless artifacts that were taken from their places of origin during times of colonization and conflict. As awareness grows, so does the call for the return of these invaluable pieces to their rightful homes. Since the 1950s, international agreements have been established to safeguard cultural heritage and tackle illicit trade, leading to an ongoing dialogue about justice and the ethical responsibilities of museums. The process of acquiring artworks from dubious or illegal sources raises complex questions about the ownership and commercialization of cultural treasures. While museums strive to adhere to rigorous standards and international regulations, ensuring transparency and respect for provenance remains a significant challenge. These discussions highlight the need for continued vigilance and reform in how cultural artifacts are handled and repatriated. Curious to learn more about these pressing issues and their impact on the art world? Learn more in our latest newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dW98y9p7 Don’t miss out on staying informed about market trends and getting the top insights: subscribe now to receive our next updates directly in your inbox! https://lnkd.in/dKt39h7e #culturalheritage #artrestitution #museumethics #provenance #repatriation #artacquisition #culturalrestitution #museum #artworld #heritagepreservation #artnews #culture #artlaws

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An entwining of the past and present: how history and modernity inform Islamic art in the 21st century The organisers of the Islamic Arts Biennale have ceased trying to define Islamic art in favour of encouraging full expression of what it means to be a Muslim in the most diverse and inclusive way possible https://ow.ly/b6T250UR2hT

🎉 Notices in Use: The Whyte Archive The Whyte Archive is now using Open to Collaborate and Attribution Incomplete Notices on its online collection page for “Pearl Moore’s Beaded Vest.” The Whyte has added these Notices to recognize Indigenous rights and interests in this culturally significant piece. This initiative reflects the museum’s commitment to ethical stewardship and respectful engagement with Indigenous communities regarding cultural heritage items. The Notices are displayed on the page to acknowledge Indigenous cultural authority and signal the museum’s openness to further collaboration. 🔗 Check out our blog to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gtwbwy_m #Indigenous #IndigenousRights # #Museums #LocalContexts #IndigenousDataSovereignty

🌃When the Night Changes🏙️ explores worldbuilding through a co-imaginative, transdisciplinary approach. The exhibition features sketches, 3-dimensional reliefpaintings and augmented reality art for an alternative virtual experience. Themes of identity, community, and cosmic origins are explored for a deeper understanding of cultural heritage and innovation. Co-imagining a Caribbean story of creation using African, Indian, and Indigenous cosmology, 5 Jumbies of Jouvay are set within the night festivals of Jouvay and Shivratri. Each character is adapted to overcome the Kübler-Ross 5 stages of Grief in a quest to reclaim cultural heritage. It recreates self and identity through traditional Mas characters and deities from Orisha and Hindu spirituality, referencing historical migration within the Caribbean and the cultural innovation arising from these movements.