Description: Conflicts and wars, and specifically the 2011 Revolution in Egypt, have brought to light the worrying question of the preservation of the cultural heritage in the world. The roles of museums and international institutions have become ever more important in this respect.
Brief description: Claire Derriks is Curator Emeritus at the Royal Museum of Mariemont, Belgium and professor at the Royal Institute for History of Art and Archaeology, Brussels.
Review Quotes: "Although largely targeted at curators or researchers working with museums, this volume gathers a number of little-known stories behind the formation, interpretation and display of collections of Egyptian artefacts." --Campbell Price Ancient Egypt, February/March 2018