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Artifacts

Close-up of a gilded ancient Egyptian face with blue-painted eyes and striped headdress.

The de Young’s New Egypt Show Draws From Two of the Past Century’s Biggest Discoveries

Most of the 130 objects on view in "Treasures of the Pharaohs" are on loan from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, selected by former director Tarek al-Awadi before the show's earlier debut in Rome.
By Jordan Riefe
Artist Hew Locke sits on a staircase in the British Museum, surrounded by life-sized, elaborate sculptural figures collectively known as The Watchers. The figures, adorned with ornate costumes, are part of Locke's exhibition exploring colonialism and its cultural artifacts.

Artist Hew Locke Confronts Colonialism at the British Museum

In “Hew Locke, what have we here?”, visitors are asked to consider the legacy of empire and plunder in shaping museum collections.
By Simon Coates

End of an Era: Goodbye, Rubin!

Founded by Donald and Shelley Rubin to showcase classic and contemporary Himalayan art, the Rubin Museum of Art was more than just a repository for artifacts.
By The Editors
Ukraine Returned The "Scythian Gold' Collection Of Artifacts

Scythian Gold Returns to Ukraine Over Russian Objections

By Christa Terry

Afghanistan Antiquities Will Face U.S. Import Restrictions Through 2026

By Helen Holmes

Berlin Museums Promise to Return Benin Bronzes to Nigeria by 2022

By Helen Holmes

Approximately 800 Italian Artifacts Have Been Returned to Their Country of Origin

By Helen Holmes

‘Haunting The West’ Explores Artist Michael Rakowitz, Colonialism, and Restitution

By Farah Abdessamad

Harriet Tubman’s Family Home’s Site and Other Artifacts Have Reportedly Been Found

By Helen Holmes

The Morgan Library and Museum Announces Plans for a New Public Garden

By Helen Holmes
Wooden box crafted in Auschwitz by Polish prisoner Bronisław Czech, collection from the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum.

For the First Time These Artifacts From Auschwitz Will Be Shown Around the World

By Sarah Fortinsky
Christopher Tignor recorded the entirety of his new album, "Along a Vanishing Plane", live at this assylum.

Meet Two Composers Using Tech to Reclaim Humanity in Electronic Music

By Justin Joffe
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