Asian Art Museum exhibits looted Buddhist statues, discusses returning them to Thailand, addressing collection ethics.

The Asian Art Museum in San Francisco is exhibiting looted Buddhist statues and discussing their return to Thailand, part of a trend where museums openly address the ethical issues of their collections. This exhibition, "Moving Objects," aims to build stronger ties with Southeast Asian countries through transparency and restitution. Museums are shifting from being seen as custodians of global heritage to engaging in open dialogue about the origins and rightful ownership of artifacts.

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