"African cultural heritage needs to be restituted!" This is the argument shared by many African cultural and political actors.

 

However, while such arguments have been defended and heard since the times of independence, it's only in recent years that many actors in the art scenes from here and elsewhere  have become aware of the complexity of the topic restitution.

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What should be restituted? How should it be restituted? Can there be complete restitution? What might restitution, both material and non-material, look like 40-years-from-now?

 

Restitution... and then? is a pioneering project focused on the restitution of African cultural artifacts to their countries of origin. This project aims to generate a global dialogue on the significance of restitution concerning cultural identity, heritage, and sustainable development, with a distinctive afro-futuristic perspective. It will feature a series of exhibitions, workshops, and discussions addressing the impact of repatriation of cultural assets and exploring future visions for African cultural sovereignty and economic empowerment. 

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With the support of Institut Français Mainz, Kultursommer Rheinland-Pfalz, Universität des Saarlandes

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