Shimrit Lee on Decolonize Museums
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Decolonizing Museums: Repatriation and Nationalism
This chapter discusses the concept of decolonizing museums and the importance of repatriating cultural artifacts to their countries of origin. It explores the challenges faced by formerly colonized nations in establishing their own museums and reshaping existing museums to reflect nationalist narratives. The chapter also examines the relationship between repatriation and nationalism, emphasizing the need for a middle ground that respects claims on cultural patrimony.
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