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The Return of Cultural Treasures: Who Demands It and Where It Might Lead: Read Contra Costa

October 15, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Join Alexander Herman, Director of the UK-based Institute of Art and Law, as he discusses his newest book Restitution: The Return of Cultural Artefacts. This program is part of the Read Contra Costa 2022 series. Drawing on the focus of this year’s book, Mr. Herman’s presentation will include a brief overview of the sacking of the summer palace in China; an update on the status of the 12 looted zodiac heads; and a look at international trends to reclaim stolen artifacts.

Alexander Herman is the Director of the UK-based Institute of Art and Law and the author of Restitution: The Return of Cultural Artefacts. His writing appears frequently in The Art Newspaper and he has been quoted widely on art law topics, including in The New York TimesThe Atlantic, The Guardian, The Telegraph, ArtNET, BloombergHaaretz and The Globe & Mail. Prior to his work at the Institute, he practiced law in Montreal, Canada. On Twitter he is @artlawalex.

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Date:
October 15, 2022
Time:
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Website:
https://ccclib.bibliocommons.com/events/633859e061110247e8aca7a6

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