LunchPodium: a bite-sized dive into provenance research

On Thursday 2 April we invite you for a quick dose of brain food. During this short lunch lecture, we talk with Rogier Kalkers from Allard Pierson and dive into provenance research. Take a break with a free sandwich and learn something new!

About the programme

During this lunch lecture, Rogier Kalkers (Head of Provenance Research at Allard Pierson) will guide you through the major provenance research project that the Allard Pierson is conducting between 2023 and 2027. In this period, the provenance history of around 20,000 archaeological objects will be investigated, many of which have little or no provenance information at all.

Rogier Kalkers will show how the museum uses archival research, material analysis, and mapping the networks of dealers and former owners to fill gaps in our knowledge. He will also address recent restitution requests and the role of the Allard Pierson in debates about heritage ownership and the fight against the illegal trade in antiquities.

Programme

12:15 Doors open
12:30 Start of programme
13:00 End of programme

Practical information

The event is free of charge, but we do ask you to register in advance because of catering. The event will be in English and lasts 30 minutes.