Imperialism, Colonialism, Reparations, and the “Universal” Museum

In this lecture Dr. Patty Gerstenblith will discuss the concept of the ‘universal’ museum and its historical underpinnings exploring its origins across the arc of the 19th century as well as the inequities of the international legal system, and the continuing justifications for the retention of looted cultural objects by European and North American museums and collectors. Dr. Gerstenblith is Distinguished Research Professor, Director, Center for Art, Museum and Cultural Heritage Law, DePaul University College of Law. Sponsored by Randolph College’s museum and heritage studies program and the Lynchburg Society of the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA Lynchburg). FREE and open to the public.

Reception 5 pm – Location: Randolph College, Leggett 535 (5th Floor)

Lecture 6 pm – Location: Randolph College, Leggett 537 (5th Floor)