Archaeologist defends museum exhibitions after theft of treasure in Châtillon-sur-Seine
A theft at the Musée de Châtillon-sur-Seine in Côte-d'Or on July 24 has raised concerns about heritage protection. Archaeologist Anne Lehoërff argues in a Le Monde op-ed that such a 'crime against knowledge' should not deter museums from displaying masterpieces, as it is not for criminals to decide what citizens have the right to admire.
Key facts
- Theft occurred on July 24 at Musée de Châtillon-sur-Seine, Côte-d'Or
- A treasure was stolen
- Anne Lehoërff, an archaeologist, wrote a tribune in Le Monde
- Lehoërff calls the theft a 'crime against knowledge'
- She argues that museums should continue exhibiting such works despite risks
Entities
Artists
- Anne Lehoërff
Institutions
- Musée de Châtillon-sur-Seine
- Le Monde
Locations
- Châtillon-sur-Seine
- Côte-d'Or
- France