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January 23, 2026Open Access

Artistic Provenance Research

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TATal AdlerSMSharon Macdonald

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Overview

Artistic provenance research examines the origins of objects, revealing complex relationships in contemporary heritage issues.

Key Points

  • To explore how art and artists contribute to the understanding of the origins and biographies of objects.
  • In-depth analysis of historical and contemporary examples
  • Investigation of knowledge-imagination dynamics
  • Examination of materiality and experimentation
  • Study of relationships between aesthetic and ontological aspects
  • Exploration of case studies addressing colonialism and restitution
  • Art expands the traditional scope of provenance research.
  • New insights into colonialism and decolonization emerged.
  • Highlighted the dynamics between scientific and curatorial practices.
  • Artistic works in various media showcase transformative potentials.

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Adler et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69731047c8125b09b0d200c3https://doi.org/10.18452/36064
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