Kwame Anthony Appiah
Philosopher at NYU, specializing in ethics, political philosophy, and cultural theory. He is the author of "The Lies That Bind" and "Cosmopolitanism."
February 25, 2026·8 min read
Whose Culture Is It?
Museums in Europe and North America hold millions of objects taken from colonized peoples during the era of empire. A global movement is demanding their return. The debate over repatriation is not just about objects — it is about history, justice, and the meaning of cultural heritage.
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museumsrepatriationcolonialismcultural heritagejustice
