museums

culture

Swiss Museums Face Colonial Legacy: Over 4,000 Human Remains in Collections

University of Lausanne study reveals Swiss museums hold thousands of human remains acquired during colonial era, sparking debate about repatriation and ethical collection practices.

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culture

Red Cross Museum Exhibition Explores Humanitarian Sound Archives

Geneva's Red Cross Museum launches innovative 'Tuning In' exhibition, showcasing unique humanitarian sound archives and shared human experiences.

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culture

Historic Russian Imperial Ring Stolen from Basel Museum

Valuable ring gifted by Tsar Alexander I in 1814 taken from alarmed display case at Haus zum Kirchgarten museum, triggering international cultural property alert

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art

Swiss Museum Returns Nazi-Looted Sisley Painting to Jewish Family Heirs

Kunstmuseum Bern relinquishes ownership of Alfred Sisley's 'Le Chemin des Bois à Ville-d'Avray' following provenance research revealing its forced sale during Nazi persecution.

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culture

Parliament approves CHF987.9 million culture budget for 2025-2028 after resolving dispute over Nazi-looted art management

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The Museum of Art and History in Geneva showcases 44 preserved Gaza artifacts, highlighting Switzerland's role in protecting cultural heritage during international conflicts.

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Groundbreaking digital preservation project launches, making centuries of Swiss cultural heritage accessible online through advanced 3D scanning

culture

Groundbreaking digital preservation project launches, making centuries of Swiss cultural heritage accessible online through advanced 3D scanning technology

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