Parthenon Exhibit Garners National Press
“Repartiation and Its Impact” exhibition contributes to the global conversation among museums about the ethical procurement of cultural artifacts.
The Parthenon’s 2024 (April 19 - July 14) exhibit “Repatriation and Its Impact” explored and celebrated repatriation in museums, featuring the Parthenon’s own collection of Pre-Columbian artifacts.
By tracing the history of repatriation efforts and the societal impacts, the exhibit aimed to engage visitors with an issue facing museums and communities around the world: looting in the art and antiquities trade.
At the exhibit’s conclusion, 248 pre-Columbian era artifacts originating from the Western Mexican region — including small adornments, zoomorphic images, ceramic pots, musical instruments, and hand tools — were returned to Mexico. in consultation with the General Consulate of Mexico in Atlanta, Georgia, these pieces will be brought to the Institute of Anthropology and History Museum in Mexico City, Mexico. Their mission is to research, preserve, protect, and promote the ancient heritage of Mexico.
In addition to the artifacts on display, the exhibit also featured new works from José Véra González, a Nashville-based Mexican artist. To mark the conclusion of the exhibit and the deaccession of the artifacts, a community celebration took place outside of the Parthenon that featured performances and from members of Nashville’s Latin community.
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