Why is Trump going after the Smithsonian museums? | News

Why is Trump going after the Smithsonian museums? | News

The Smithsonian museums are now the focus of a review ordered by United States President Donald Trump, targeting exhibits on slavery, immigration and LGBTQ history. The White House told The Take that taxpayer money should not fund displays that divide Americans, and the Smithsonian Institution should present history in an accurate, factual way. Can Trump … Read more

How does restitution of cultural artefacts affect Western museums’ futures? | Arts and Culture

How does restitution of cultural artefacts affect Western museums’ futures? | Arts and Culture

Many African, Latin American and Asian nations are demanding that their former occupiers return historical objects and artworks. It’s given rise to a global debate: Can developing nations, short of funds, preserve the centuries-old artefacts they are reclaiming? Presenter: James Bays Guests: Karen Byera Ijumba – Senior Researcher, Open Restitution Africa Jos Van Beurden – … Read more

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