An enduring function of museums is to pose questions about who owns the past, who gets to share it, and why. Join us for an in-depth presentation exploring disputes, debates, scandals, and controversies around museums throughout their history.
About the presenter
Mary Beard is Professor Emerita of Classics at the University of Cambridge and Kress-Beinecke Professor at the National Gallery’s Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts for the 2024–2025 academic year.