The role of digital technology in the restitution of cultural artifacts

Roodt, C. (2022) The role of digital technology in the restitution of cultural artifacts. Georgetown Journal of International Affairs, 18 Jul.

Abstract

Should states and museums use digital technology as a replacement for restitution and repatriation of cultural artifacts such as the Parthenon Sculptures? Technological solutions that help them face up to the injustices of the past are laudable but will not necessarily defuse the repatriation claims they may be bound by. It is unrealistic to expect robots to settle disputes concerning the ownership and belonging of collection items that evoke relationships, knowledge, and sacrifice.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Roodt, Dr Christa
• Authors: Roodt, C.
• College/School: College of Arts & Humanities > School of Culture and Creative Arts > History of Art
• Journal Name: Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
• Publisher: Georgetown University
• ISSN: 1526-0054
• ISSN (Online): 2471-8831
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2022 Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
• First Published: First published in Georgetown Journal of International Affairs 18 July 2022
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced with the permission of the publisher