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The Whole Picture: The Colonial Story of the Art in Our Museums... and Why We Need to Talk About It

by Alice Procter

Procter examines how Western museums acquired their collections through colonial violence and exploitation, challenging viewers to reconsider the narratives told in these institutions. Accessible yet incisive, this book offers a critical framework for understanding the politics of display and the urgent need for restitution and decolonization in the art world.

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