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.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,911 | $700,000 | 640$ |
| Totals | 1 | 8,654,622 | 7,911 | $700,000 | 640$ |
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Switzerland:
Bénédicte Savoy is a renowned art historian who signed the manifesto calling for the return of the mummy Schepenese.
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United Kingdom:
Bénédicte Savoy is a French art historian who co-authored a report advocating for the restitution of cultural artefacts to Benin.
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Portugal:
Bénédicte Savoy co-authored a report on the provenance of objects in national collections.
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South Africa:
Bénédicte Savoy argues that the idea African countries cannot care for their own cultural treasures is a colonial myth.
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