Remodelling shared heritage and collections access: The Museum Island constellation and Humboldt Forum project in Berlin

A critical gap in archaeological provenance research within public collections, particularly those originating from colonial contexts, has been highlighted. While significant attention has been given to the provenance of artworks looted during the Nazi era, systematic inquiries into archaeological objects remain largely overlooked. This study argues that such research is essential for fostering equality and transparency in international relations, as well as aligning with contemporary cultural theory. It outlines a political and institutional agenda to address this lacuna, emphasizing the need for comprehensive provenance studies in archaeological museums. The approach combines foreign and cultural policy considerations with theoretical perspectives from recent cultural theory.

(Ed.). (2016). Remodelling shared heritage and collections access: The Museum Island constellation and Humboldt Forum project in Berlin. Museums, Ethics and Cultural Heritage, 163–183. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315560151-25