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Accessibility and Inclusion

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 Should artifacts be returned to their country of origin?  Bronze plaques from the  Kingdom of Benin  in the British Museum, many removed from Benin City during the Punitive Expedition of 1897 (photo:  adunt , CC BY-NC 2.0) Morally it is the right thing to do. The area from which these stolen artifacts come are being deprived of parts of their history. Artifacts are enriched by being viewed in the country they originate from. One may argue that wherever the artifact(s) currently reside, they are obligated to protect them, meaning they cannot be returned to their place of origin. Having accessibility to artifacts from all around the world is very informative and beneficial for the public to see whether they are within their original country or not. Personally, I understand the benefits of keeping artifacts from all over the world within museums, however, I think the country of origin should be the judge on where their artifacts are exhibited. A country shoul...
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Introduction

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   Hey everyone, I'm Caira. I'm A senior majoring in Art. I also play lacrosse for the university and in my free time I enjoy kayaking, rafting and pretty much anything dealing with the outdoors. As of right now I don't know much about museums except that they are a place where historical, cultural, or scientific things are exhibited. I'm excited to learn more!  As for Museums are Not Neutral, I think addressing neutrality generally requires more effort than expressing a strong opinion. However, I think this organization is making change and moving in the right direction. Museums can play a very influential role in our communities and our understanding of the world around us. I think it's great that this organization is taking a step back to have these pivotal discussions about dismantling oppression and racism within museums. 
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