Join the Fowler Museum at UCLA for an enlightening talk on the highly anticipated publication, "The Contested Crown: Repatriation Politics between Europe and Mexico" by Khadija von Zinnenburg Carroll. As an artist, historian, and professor at the Central European University in Vienna, Carroll delves into the fascinating case of a feather headdress believed to have once belonged to Montezuma, the last emperor of the Aztecs. This crown has become the subject of intense political and cultural power struggles and is one of the most hotly debated museum claims between Europe and the Americas. Currently housed in Vienna's Welt Museum, the headdress was taken to Europe during the conquest of Mexico and has been the subject of repeated requests for repatriation by Mexico. However, the Welt Museum cites scientific reasons for retaining it, claiming that it is too fragile to travel. "The Contested Crown" offers a compelling biographical account of this iconic cultural artifact while examining the complexities of collecting and colonization. Carroll also provides an artist's perspective on the creative possibilities of repatriation, drawing parallels between the restitution claims involving objects taken by colonial powers and artworks stolen from Holocaust victims. Additionally, the book explores the relationship between Indigenous people, international law, and museums with global holdings. Don't miss this thought-provoking talk followed by a book signing and refreshments in the courtyard. The event will take place on November 13, 2023, at the Fowler Museum at UCLA in Los Angeles. Admission is free.

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