Stolen Identities: Between Cultural Heritage, Art Collections and Looting
On May 25, 2024, a panel of experts convened to address pressing issues related to cultural heritage and the protection of antiquities. The discussion explored the economic, moral, social, and political dimensions of the antiquities market, offering valuable insights into the challenges and responsibilities tied to preserving cultural patrimony.
A panel discussion brought together experts to explore the complex issues surrounding cultural heritage, with a focus ranging from the Parthenon marbles to the Benin bronzes. The event delved into the dark market of antiquities, the intricate journey of repatriation efforts, and the many considerations involved in the protection and return of stolen artifacts—including questions of ownership, legal frameworks, and ethical responsibilities. The discussion was conducted in Modern Greek.
PROGRAM:
- 18:00: Introduction: Paige Arthur, director of Global Programming, Columbia Global
- 18:10: Keynote Address: Professor Ioannis Mylonopoulos
Recount the relics torn that yet remain:
Stolen identities between cultural heritage, art collections, and looting - 18:30: Panel, individual statements
- 19:00: Panelist discussion with moderator Prof. Mylonopoulos
- 19:30: Q & A with the audience
- 20:15: Reception
ORGANIZER & KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Ioannis Mylonopoulos, associate professor of Art History and Archaeology at the Department of Art History and Archaeology of Columbia University
PANELISTS:
Polyxeni Adam-Veleni, honorable director general of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage, Greek Ministry of Culture and Sport
Andreas Pantazatos, assistant professor in Heritage Studies at the Department of Archaeology and a partner at the Heritage Research Centre of Cambridge University
Catharine Titi, research associate professor at the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and at the Study and Research Centre for Administrative and Political Sciences University Paris-Panthéon-Assas
Christos Tsirogiannis, invited archaeology lecturer at Cambridge University and the head of illicit antiquities trafficking research for the UNESCO chair on threats to cultural heritage at the Ionian University in Corfu
