The Lalitpur Call to International Action for the Return of Stolen Heritage is clear: "the prima facie responsibility of proving ‘provenance’ lies with the museums and collectors who happen to hold items from other cultures"

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Of course, repatriation takes time. But countries have been doing their hard work—it’s only fair that major museums do theirs too. The ICIJ investigative report, provenance gaps, and known networks are good places to start if the goal is true accountability.

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At the same time, the Met describes itself as taking a more “proactive” approach to repatriation. Yet even a simple search for “Kathmandu” in its collection brings up objects linked to Doris Wiener, an antiquities dealer long associated with trafficking networks.

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We again call on the Met to tailor its provenance policies to reflect its commitments, proactively addressing #ContestedAntiquities and setting a gold standard for museum transparency and accountability worldwide.

🎟️The 2025 #LooksVsLoot Red Carpet: theantiquitiescoalition.org/22042-2/

🧵At the 2025 Gala, celebrities and stylists are showcasing garments “Tailored for You”, bringing to mind the monumental impact of small, meticulous changes.

As guests walked the red carpet, the Antiquities Coalition presents our third annual #LooksVsLoot, spotlighting the museum’s ongoing reckoning with #CulturalRacketeering.

This year’s looks celebrate five masterpieces from the Met’s collection—now returned.