Editorial Reframing Provenance and Reclaiming Histories in Museums

Yunci Cai; Njabulo Chipangura; Sophie Delepierre

doi:10.1080/13500775.2026.2683227

January 2, 2026Museum International

Editorial Reframing Provenance and Reclaiming Histories in Museums

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The central aim is to explore the evolving landscape of provenance research and its significance in museums.
Editorial overview discussing recent advancements in provenance research within museums.
Analysis of two consecutive issues focused on the topic.
Engagement with current debates surrounding cultural heritage and artifact ownership.
Highlights the importance of provenance for understanding cultural contexts of artifacts.
Emphasizes the need for museums to engage in repatriation discussions.
Suggests that reevaluating histories can enhance museum practices.

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Editorial examines provenance research impacts on museum collections, suggesting a reassessment of histories.

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This is the second of two issues that examine provenance research in museums. In recent decades, provenance research has been recognised as an important and rapidly developing field within museum s...

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