Who Owns Antiquities?

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In his new book, Who Owns Antiquity: Museums and the Battle over Our Ancient Heritage, James Cuno, Director of the Chicago Art Institute and former director of London's venerated Courtauld Institute, argues that the treasures of antiquity belong to all of civilization. New guidelines for museums that collect antiquities have just been issued by the Association of Art Museum Directors. Cuno and AAMD President Michael Conforti join KCRW general manager Ruth Seymour and art critic Edward Goldman in discussion.

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Guests:

• James Cuno: Director, Art Institute of Chicago
• Michael Conforti: President, Association of Art Museum Directors

Links:

• The Hidden Treasures of Afghanistan
• Kavita Singh's article on the circulation of cultural goods

Hosts

Ruth Seymour
Ruth Seymour has been the General Manager of KCRW since 1978.  Each year at Hannukah she hosts her signature Yiddish music program, Philosophers, Fiddlers and Fools. She is also a sometime host of The Poltics of Culture.

Edward Goldman
Edward Goldman is the fearless art critic who speaks truth to the art world’s power – a must-listen for culture mavens.

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Sarah Spitz

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