Bénédicte Savoy

Bénédicte Savoy is a prominent French art historian and professor, recognized for her extensive research on the history of cultural heritage and looted artefacts. She has been an outspoken advocate for the restitution of African artefacts held in European museums, challenging the narratives that justify their continued possession. Her work critically examines the colonial histories that underpin the collections of major Western institutions and calls for a reevaluation of cultural ownership.