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Stolen Art: The  Charles de Gaulle Museum has a problem

<img src="https://heidi-17455.kxcdn.com/photos/747ddf1f-a8e5-4bfa-b9ee-349d5f147fb4/medium" /><p>The institution might be compelled to return African artefacts collected by the former French president and his associates</p><p>In the heart of Northern France, within the hallowed walls of a prestigious house, resides a collection of African artefacts that has ignited a contentious debate on cultural ownership and historical justice: the former domicile of French president Charles de Gaulle.</p><p>Out of the 1300 artworks collected, approximately twenty are controversial, originating from André Malraux&#39;s visit to Dakar in 1966. Primarily statues, these pieces have become a focal point of the ongoing debate.</p><a href="/articles/stolen-art-the-charles-de-gaulle-museum-has-a-problem">Voir plus</a>

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