Imagine a university cleaning out its attic and finding old items from other countries that were taken unfairly long ago. Instead of just keeping them, they are working with the original owners to decide how to display or return them. It is like rewriting a family history book to make sure everyone's side of the story is told truthfully.
Institutions struggle with the reputational and legal risks associated with colonial-era collections. Unresolved tensions with former colonies block new strategic alliances and cultural exchanges.
The project is developing policies, recommendations, and 4 pilot interventions for decolonial curatorial practices.
If you are a private art curation firm dealing with contested provenance of colonial-era artifacts — this project developed 4 pilot interventions that provide new curatorial practices to resolve these disputes. This helps avoid legal risks and reputation damage.
If you are a heritage site operator dealing with outdated historical narratives that alienate modern visitors — this project developed recommendations for refreshing societal values. This increases visitor engagement and inclusivity.
If you are a consultancy dealing with clients who need to align their global operations with modern European values — this project developed policies for equitable collaborations with the global south. This ensures corporate partnerships are rights-based.
Based on available project data, no pricing or cost structures for the resulting policies and recommendations are provided.
The project focuses on 4 pilot interventions within university settings, suggesting a scalable model for other cultural institutions, though industrial scale is not explicitly defined.
Based on available project data, there is no mention of patents or specific licensing agreements for the project's deliverables.
The project aims to redefine policy and scholarly consensus regarding colonial legacies and heritage practice.
The project runs from 2025-04-01 to 2029-03-31, meaning final recommendations will be available by March 2029.
The consortium is heavily academic, consisting of 8 universities and 1 industry partner across 8 countries. With an industry ratio of 11%, the project is primarily driven by research and scholarly consensus, though the inclusion of creative industry partners ensures a practical application of the 4 pilot interventions.
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Contact us to track the 4 pilot interventions for your heritage management strategy.
