There is a story buzzing today about an auction to be held in New York where some artifacts that once belonged to Mahatma Gandhi or to be sold at auction. This whole issue certainly brings up some interesting points. First, the items being auctions are not ancient. But what is interesting is that many have been calling for Continue reading →
Posts Tagged ‘Cultural Heritage Issues’
Cultural property and rights of ownership
Thursday, February 19th, 2009Preserving Kashmir’s Coins
Sunday, February 15th, 2009In the article Preserving Kashmir’s Coins written by Irfan Naveed and published in Kashmir News (the article was appears to be a translation from his native tongue), Mr. Naveed brings up some interesting points, one point in particular: “What is a coin? Perhaps only few people have understood its proper concept, while for most of the people Continue reading →
Are ancient coins cultural heritage?
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009The radical archaeologist movement tries very hard to convince people that this is so. In the broadest sense perhaps, just as the spare change in my pocket represents aspects of the country in which I live. But so is every other item ever made by a specific culture or society. The real question that needs Continue reading →
Outcry Over a Plan by Brandeis to Sell Its Museum’s Holdings – NYTimes.com
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009Outcry Over a Plan by Brandeis to Sell Its Museum’s Holdings – NYTimes.com. This mornings New York Times article clearly illustrates the financial difficulties which museums and other non-profit institutions are facing. The economic difficulties affecting the world are not restricted to the “for profit” world. Dozens of not-for-profit organizations have been put out of Continue reading →