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Should looted colonial art be returned?

We weigh up the arguments for and against the restitution of African art taken during the colonial period with Vicky Ngari-Wilson, Nicholas Thomas and Ugochukwu-Smooth Nzewi. Produced in association with Bonhams, auctioneers since 1793.

Hosted by Ben Luke. Produced by Julia Michalska, David Clack and Aimee Dawson
14 December 2018
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African collections in French museums will be subject to close scrutiny after the release of a new report OLIVIER LABAN-MATTEI/AFP/Getty Images)

African collections in French museums will be subject to close scrutiny after the release of a new report OLIVIER LABAN-MATTEI/AFP/Getty Images)

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From breaking news and insider insights to exhibitions and events around the world, the team at The Art Newspaper picks apart the art world’s big stories with the help of special guests. An award-winning podcast hosted by Ben Luke.

In the wake of the Savoy-Sarr report commissioned by French President Emmanuel Macron, we discuss the pros and cons of returning colonial artefacts to Africa with the campaigner Vicky Ngari-Wilson and Nicholas Thomas, the director of the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Cambridge. The curator of African art at the Cleveland Museum of Art, Ugochukwu-Smooth Nzewi, tells us about his innovative solutions.

The Art Newspaper Weekly podcast is available every Friday on our website and all the usual places where you find podcasts including iTunes, Soundcloud and TuneIn. This podcast is brought to you in association with Bonhams, auctioneers since 1793. Find what defines you. bonhams.com/define

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