Return of the Icons is an initiative from AFFORD Institute that explores and takes forward key conversations around African human remains and cultural artefacts held by UK museums and other institutions What Is ‘Shared Heritage’? Here Are the Big Takeaways From Embattled Former Louvre President Jean-Luc Martinez’s New Report on Restitution | Artnet News.
The initiative has implemented research and advocacy measures, conducting surveys to understand public opinion about the return to African countries of stolen African artefacts and human remains from UK museums and cultural institutions ReturningheritageYale. The program seeks win/win opportunities not just in trade as we seek a new equitable and rebalanced relationship between the UK and Africa Louisiana Checkbook.
However, limitations include being primarily a research and advocacy initiative without direct authority to facilitate actual repatriations, operating as a civil society organization rather than having institutional museum backing.
