Macron-Backed Bill to Return Art Looted During Colonial Era Passes French Senate
ARTnews reported that a bill backed by French President Emmanuel Macron to facilitate the return of artworks looted during France’s colonial era has passed the French Senate. The measure is intended to create a legal framework for restituting objects held in French national collections, which are typically protected by inalienability rules. The article situates the vote within France’s broader, ongoing debates over repatriation to countries in Africa and elsewhere. Specific dates, vote counts, and the particular objects covered were not included in the provided excerpt.
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This story was covered in Restitution Rising, Museums Cutting Deep