Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law
Abstract
The article examines the legal and ethical implications of museums' restitution of stolen or looted cultural artifacts, arguing that such restitutions do not violate fiduciary obligations but highlight the importance of proper acquisition and deaccessioning policies. It emphasizes that museums, as nonprofit entities, must balance their educational mission with legal and ethical duties, ensuring transparency and accountability in managing cultural heritage.
Disciplines
International Law | Law
Recommended Citation
Patty Gerstenblith,
Acquisition and Deacquisition of Museum Collections and the Fiduciary Obligations of Museums to the Public,
11
Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L.
409
(2003).
Available at:
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol11/iss2/7