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July 29, 2025

Overcoming contemporary barriers and controversies in decolonization. Reflections on African cultural heritage in Western and African museums.

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PEPriscilla Van EvenMAMercy Gloria AshepetMTMuthoni Thangwa

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Overview

This chapter examines decolonization impacts on narratives and community participation in Western and African museums, indicating ongoing challenges.

Key Points

  • Decolonization in museums involves critical changes in how cultural heritage is collected and presented.
  • Surface-level reforms have improved visibility but do not address deeper issues like power asymmetry.
  • Case studies reveal significant tensions around community participation and curatorial authority in museums.
  • This work encourages museums to see themselves as active participants in cultural restitution and reimagining heritage.

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Even et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a093fe6551bb0af8cecebhttps://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/h98vb_v1
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