By John Freeman Cultural heritage is contentious.[1] Recent litigation between the Getty Museum and and Italy is a testament to the polarized nature of these disputes, which pit museums against nation states.[2] While Italy argues that the ancient bronze statue known as the “Victorious Youth” should return to Italy, the Getty Museum contends that the work should remain in its collection.[3] This case is individually nuanced and significant; however, in their quarrel over whether to… [read post]