Much of the prehistoric and even art of the last few hundred years displayed in museums is actually displaced. From museums in New York to Dallas, to the British Museum in England, stolen pieces of artwork have made their way into permanent collections. This lecture and discussion will go over the processes of repatriation of looted art, from those who have given the art back to institutions that refuse.
We will discuss the ethics of collecting, provenance, and various laws in place to prevent artifacts from moving across borders in both Eastern and Western countries. This course is designed to make students aware of the looted art around them, and to spur a larger conversation about museum ethics.
Instructor: Jennifer Gagliardi
Bio: Jennifer is an academic focusing on film/media studies along with the way art is displayed and interacted with in the museum space. She worked in film studies for her BA and then moved into Art History and Criticism, graduating with her MA form Stony Brook University in 2017. Jennifer also completed a Cultural Studies Certificate with the university, which helped further inform her work. For her MA thesis, Jennifer considered interactive spectatorship in media studies, emphasizing the intersection of video art and photography. She currently teaches courses at Pratt Institute and St. Joseph's College, while also working as assistant gallerist at Julia Martin Gallery. Throughout her teaching and guide experience, Jennifer works to emphasize practices of looking, leading viewers through an interactive experience.
** Classes are transferrable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **