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Milwaukee Art Museum Returns Two Jars to David Drake’s Descendants
The Milwaukee Art Museum has repatriated two ceramic jars to the descendants of David Drake, the enslaved 19th-century potter known for his monumental stoneware inscribed with his own name. The decision marks a notable step in how US institutions handle works by enslaved artists, treating them as heirs' inheritance rather than simply museum property.
Why now: Museums increasingly face pressure to return works tied to slavery, making this repatriation a closely watched example.
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