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how should
the past find its way into the future?
Please join us for a unique conference that explores the
controversial world of antiquities collecting with a
focus on the ethical dilemmas that abound in this
complex realm. This exciting two day conference will
bring together the many differing voices and opinions
that surround this timely debate. Speakers will include
art dealers, collectors, museum directors, and curators,
representatives of source cultures, archaeologists, art
historians, legal scholars and ethicists.
Ownership of “the past” – a concept invoking age-old
struggles to posses and control ancient objects – is an
essential theme in understanding our global cultural
heritage. Beyond ownership, however, lies the need for
stewardship: the responsibility of owners and possessors
of ancient objects to serve as custodians for the
benefit of present and future generations. In fresh
dialog and new understandings relevant in the 21st
century will lead to solutions that are acceptable to
all who care about the fate of our world’s antiquities.
Moving toward new solutions is the goal of this
significant conference.
Join Us As We Search
For New Answers
SMU’s Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Public
Responsibility, in association with SMU-in-Taos program,
is pleased to present this truly unique conference.
The
Future of the Past: Ethical Implications of Collecting
Antiquities in the 21st Century
will explore the ethically complex and challenging world
of collecting ancient cultural objects.
Southern
Methodist University
Dallas, TX
October 18 –
19, 2007
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