works of art looted by the British from the Kingdom of Benin, in present-day Nigeria, in 1897. The Dutch government returned 119 objects, including brass and bronze sculptures, plaques ...

On 19 February 2025, a significant moment in history unfolded in Leiden, Netherlands. A signing ceremony confirmed the ...

The Netherlands is returning 113 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, reports Dutch News ... recommendation of a committee dedicated to the issue. ART FORGERY WORKSHOP UNCOVERED IN ROME.

New provenance research proves the precious objects were looted by the British during a brutal military campaign in 1897. Employees open a glass case containing some of the 113 Benin Bronzes that ...

The Benin Bronzes are indispensable to Nigeria. It is good that they are going ... Unlike many in the art world, we are not beholden to large corporations or billionaires. Our journalism is ...

Nigeria said it plans to open the Edo Museum of West African Art in Benin City in 2026, designed by the British-Ghanaian architect Sir David Adjaye, to house the largest collection of Benin ...

The Netherlands will return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking a significant step in the global movement to restore looted artefacts. According to a statement issued by the Dutch embassy in ...