Restitution? Africa's Fight for It Art
afropop: the ultimate cultural exchange

A unique art-history saga, this film recounts the troubling story of the African artwork that fills European museums, and whose return is now being demanded by their countries of origin. Snatched up like trophies by colonizers, the works fertilized European art before acquiring recognition as universal masterpieces in their own right. But in Africa, their absence is still traumatic. Through the burning question of their possible restitution, the film invites us to reconsider both our cultural heritage and museums' role in reinventing our relationship with Africa.

Episode Duration: 54 minutes and 58 seconds

Episode Number: 1404

About AfroPop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange:

AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange spotlights contemporary stories that invite audiences to consider how justice, hope and redemption factor into the spiritual resilience of people of African descent.


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