Subject to Justice

Utilizing case studies from Caribbean and Latin American history, Cruz redefines artistic and cultural practices within the legal labyrinth of restitution

In discussions over repatriation and restitution of cultural objects, artistic practices often clash with the legal and political frameworks of sovereignty. To untangle these theoretical issues, Max Jorge Hinderer Cruz draws on examples from Latin American and Caribbean history dating back to the 16th century, grounding these reflections i...