Date: 23. Aug. 2024 – 16. Feb. 2025 In Dialogue with Benin. Art, Colonialism and Restitution In 1897 the British army conquered Benin City in what is now present-day Nigeria and plundered thousands of ceremonial items and objects of prestige from the palace. Exquisitely carved ivories and brass relief plaques became trade commodities and ultimately … Continue reading In Dialogue with Benin. Art, Colonialism and Restitution