Can NFTs help reclaim Africa's looted cultural heritage?

The restitution of African cultural heritage is still in its early stages. Many previously looted countries are still struggling to recover their cultural heritage. A situation that the NFT project "Looty" hopes to help remedy

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  • 30/05/2022 06:11 PM

The Looty collective has decided to reclaim looted African art in NFT form. (Credits: Courtesy of Looty)


The restitution of cultural property looted during the colonial era continues to be a controversial issue. If countries like France and the Netherlands are stepping up initiatives in this field, many previously looted countries are still struggling to recover their cultural heritage. A situation that the NFT project "Looty" hopes to help remedy.


Part of the profits from their sale will be donated to the "Looty" fund, which grants scholarships to young artists from Africa. The collective also aims to build a metaverse—
or "lootyverse"—where the NFTs of these looted artworks will be exhibited. The collective sees this as a form of digital restitution.

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May 30, 22 06:29:55 PM IST

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