All forms and manifestations of restitution, reparation and redress pose the following questions: What exactly are the hermeneutics of these practices? What is their precise purpose? How should they be set up in light of these hermeneutics and purposes?

Join the international conference "Hermeneutics of Restitution, Reparation, and Redress: The Case of Cultural Property" on April 9-10, 2026, jointly organized by the BCDSS and the Faculty of Law.

Please note: Registration closes on March 30 (limited seats).

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Guest lecturer:
Andrzej Jakubowski, Institute of Law Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences

Discussants:
Giuditta Giardini, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Mario Iannuzziello, Università Luigi Vanvitelli
Eliana Romanelli, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Introduction:
Arianna Visconti, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

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Held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 (CY2026.EU), the conference will bring together international experts and key organizations to discuss the protection of cultural heritage, emerging technologies, and regional cooperation across Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Gulf.

Join for two days of dialogue, knowledge exchange, and strategic collaboration at the intersection of cultural heritage protection, innovation, and international policy.

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Held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 (CY2026.EU), the conference will bring together international experts and key organizations to discuss the protection of cultural heritage, emerging technologies, and regional cooperation across Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Gulf.

Join for two days of dialogue, knowledge exchange, and strategic collaboration at the intersection of cultural heritage protection, innovation, and international policy.

Register here.

Please join the Denver Art Museum’s Native Arts and Provenance departments, along with special guests from the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago, for a lively panel discussion on the vital role provenance research plays in museums.

The panel will examine provenance research as a cornerstone of ethical collecting and explore how it contributes to the return of objects to their rightful countries of origin. The discussion will also address the importance of fostering international relationships that extend beyond repatriation, highlighting the recent return of a plaque to the Kingdom of Benin. This will include a brief intercontinental conversation with Mr. Olugbile Holloway, Director General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) of Nigeria.

Featured in-person panelists include MacKenzie Mallon, Head of Provenance for the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, and Dr. Jacques Schuhmacher, Executive Director of Provenance for the Art Institute of Chicago. They will be joined by Denver Art Museum Arts of Africa Fellow Syokau Mutonga and Provenance Research Fellow Mac Coyle, with moderation by Renée Albiston, Head of Provenance Research.

This event will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person.

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Reconnect with colleagues and cultivate new professional connections at this year’s Legal Issues in Museum Administration (LIMA) conference - a premier educational experience celebrating 53 years of excellence. This event brings together museum professionals and their legal counsel for in-depth guidance on the most pressing legal and business issues facing museums today, led by a distinguished faculty of in-house counsel, museum directors and seasoned practitioners. Our faculty is excited to join you in downtown Denver, a city known for its vibrant cultural attractions, acclaimed restaurants, and stunning Rocky Mountain views!

Register today and take advantage of practical, expert-led presentations covering emerging institutional opportunities, challenges, trends, and core legal developments. Participate in dynamic breakouts, enjoy evening receptions, and engage in meaningful peer-to-peer learning and networking. This year’s networking events will be hosted at memorable and notable cultural venues in Denver: History Colorado on Wednesday night, and the Denver Art Museum on Thursday night. 

Register here.

Reconnect with colleagues and cultivate new professional connections at this year’s Legal Issues in Museum Administration (LIMA) conference - a premier educational experience celebrating 53 years of excellence. This event brings together museum professionals and their legal counsel for in-depth guidance on the most pressing legal and business issues facing museums today, led by a distinguished faculty of in-house counsel, museum directors and seasoned practitioners. Our faculty is excited to join you in downtown Denver, a city known for its vibrant cultural attractions, acclaimed restaurants, and stunning Rocky Mountain views!

Register today and take advantage of practical, expert-led presentations covering emerging institutional opportunities, challenges, trends, and core legal developments. Participate in dynamic breakouts, enjoy evening receptions, and engage in meaningful peer-to-peer learning and networking. This year’s networking events will be hosted at memorable and notable cultural venues in Denver: History Colorado on Wednesday night, and the Denver Art Museum on Thursday night. 

Register here.