Africa’s Stolen Art Debate is Frozen, But It Isn’t Dead Yet
For summarized the last few years, the African Stolen Art debate has been raging like a firestorm. On one side of the argument are those who feel that artworks that have been stolen from African countries and sold at auction houses around the world should be returned to their rightful owners. On the other side are those who feel that the paintings should be preserved and exhibited in museums, as they are part of global cultural heritage. However, despite the heated rhetoric, the debate is now frozen in time. There is no clear victor and no easy solution to the problem of art theft in Africa. What can be done to address this issue? That’s a question that still needs answering. In the meantime, it’s important to remember that the paintings are still out there — somewhere — waiting to be recovered and exhibited in a museum where they can be enjoyed by everyone!
