How Two Clay Pots In Milwaukee Became A Test Case For Restitution For Enslaved Artists
A restitution deal involving two ceramic pots by enslaved artist David Drake in Milwaukee is serving as a test case. The outcome could influence how museums nationwide handle works created by enslaved artisans and the rights of their heirs.
The deal over David Drake’s ceramics could shape how museums treat the work and heirs of enslaved artisans nationwide.
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