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The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 19h

France's new law facilitating the restitution of African art from its museums, a move championed by President Emmanuel Macron for years, marks a significant shift in the country's approach to its colonial history and reflects a growing recognition of the need to return cultural artifacts unlawfully appropriated during colonial times. #CulturalRestitution #AfricanArt #ColonialHistory #FR #BJ #SN #CI #BF #KE #MG #ML #PL

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France Passes Law Easing Process of Returning Looted Art
President Emmanuel Macron has long called the restitution of African art from French museums a priority. Experts say the new law is a seismic moment in that effort.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 21h

France has passed a landmark law facilitating the restitution of African art held in its museums, marking a significant shift in its approach to colonial history and heritage, as President Macron aims to prioritize the return of cultural artifacts unlawfully taken from Africa. #CulturalRestitution #AfricanArt #ColonialHistory #FR #BJ #SN #IVO #BF #ML #KZ #MG #PL

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France Passes Law Easing Process of Returning Looted Art
President Emmanuel Macron has long called the restitution of African art from French museums a priority. Experts say the new law is a seismic moment in that effort.