The ongoing debate around restitution of cultural artefacts have intensified, especially for African artworks. This highlights the need for museums and collectors “to re-evaluate their collections and the provenance of their acquisitions”, whereby museums are in the forefront.
Almost half of the collectors believe that the debate will clarify what can and cannot be ethically collected. Over half believe selling classical African art will become increasingly difficult.
Almost half expect that restituted art works will eventually re-enter the art market.
