Art Theft and Cultural Repatriation

This program invites the public to learn and discuss art theft and cultural repatriation and restitution, with a presentation on definitions, examples, and complexities of such subjects. Onn Brown is an Archivist, Art Historian, Independent Researcher, and Library Advocate. They have a BA in Art History with a Concentration in Art Museum Practices from the University of Toledo, and MLIS with a Graduate Certificate in Archival Administration from Wayne State University. Since their undergraduate studies, Brown has been deeply interested in the discussion of art theft and cultural repatriation and restitution, researching topics such as the Benin Bronzes.