Displacing and Displaying the Objects of Others is a thought-provoking collection that brings together a diverse range of contributions inspired by research from the "Hamburg's (post-)colonial legacy" research center. The authors explore new perspectives in provenance research by situating it within the broader contexts of global history, colonial history, and postcolonial studies.

This volume goes beyond simply tracing the origins of objects, considering the significant impact on the societies from which these objects originate. It also critically examines how these objects were used in collections and museums and how the process of musealization shaped collecting practices. With its multiperspective approach, Displacing and Displaying the Objects of Others encourages readers to reflect on the deep connections between past and present and to consider responsible ways of engaging with colonial collections.

Autorentext

Jürgen Zimmerer , Universität Hamburg, Germany.

Klappentext

The edited volume Objects of Others brings together contributions from the Hamburg School of Provenance Research, initiated by the research center "Hamburg's (post-)colonial legacy". By contextualizing the conducted research within a broader field of global history and new colonial history including postcolonial approaches, the volume extends provenance research to not only examine the origin of objects, but also address questions about consequences for the societies of origin as well as the further use of the objects in collections and museums.