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Who Are Museums Really For? And Can We Change Our Minds?

August 4, 2025

A film still from Binnigula’sa’ (Ancient Zapotec People) shows a young boy in conversation with an older man. The boy is looking at the man who looks at a photo the boy holds in his hands. They are seated outside around a table with small crafted figures.
A film still from Binnigula’sa’ (Ancient Zapotec People) shows a young boy in conversation with an older man. The boy is looking at the man who looks at a photo the boy holds in his hands. They are seated outside around a table with small crafted figures.

The film Binnigula’sa’ (Ancient Zapotec People) asks the questions: Who are the rightful custodians of artifacts, and what is the responsibility of museums to local communities?

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