On 19 February 2025, a significant moment in history unfolded in Leiden, Netherlands. A signing ceremony confirmed the ...

This restitution contributes to redressing a historical injustice that is still being felt today,” a Dutch minister said.

The Netherlands has become the latest country to agree to return the Benin Bronzes, works of art looted by the British from the Kingdom of Benin, in present-day Nigeria, in 1897. The Dutch ...

New provenance research proves the precious objects were looted by the British during a brutal military campaign in 1897. Employees open a glass case containing some of the 113 Benin Bronzes that ...

Benin-based fine artist Blessing Odigie has said despite its famous bronze works that scattered across museums and galleries in Europe and America, Benin art market is still evolving, unlike Lagos.

including the renowned Benin Bronzes made of brass and ivory. These artefacts were not merely art pieces; they held deep cultural and spiritual significance for the Edo people. Their removal has ...

Benin Bronzes: 'My great-grandfather sculpted the ... Nigeria said it plans to open the Edo Museum of West African Art in Benin City in 2026, designed by the British-Ghanaian architect Sir David ...

“We congratulate Nigeria for being at the forefront of efforts to reclaim colonial looted art. For over fifty years, Nigeria has advocated for the return of the Benin Bronzes. This restitution ...

"We congratulate Nigeria for being at the forefront of efforts to reclaim colonial looted art." The Netherlands will return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking a significant step in the global ...

The Netherlands has agreed to return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, according to a statement released by the embassy on Tuesday. The Dutch Minister of Education, Culture, and Science, Eppo Bruins ...