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Beyond Bamiyan:
Will the World Be Ready Next Time?
Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at 6:00 pm
Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue at 70th Street, New York City
 When is it appropriate for treasures to be removed from their area of origin? Who makes that decision? What are the limits of
state sovereignty and international law? In light of the destruction
of the 1500-year-old Buddha statues in Bamiyan, Afghanistan, a distinguished panel of experts will examine the roots of the current cultural patrimony debates, successful policies on the protection of cultural properties, and the next steps to be taken by the global community when future problems arise
regarding cultural heritage.
Panelists include:
Paul Bucherer, director, Afghanistan Institute, Switzerland
James Cuno, director, Harvard University Art Museums
Philippe de Montebello, director, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Derek Gillman, president and director, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
Satoshi Yamato, Senior Researcher,
Architecture and Other Structures, Agency for Cultural Affairs, Japan
Mounir Bouchenaki, Assistant Director General for Culture, UNESCO
Program moderated by Barbara Crossette, former United Nations Bureau Chief, The New York Times, with Bonnie Burnham, president, World Monuments Fund, discussant. Cosponsored by World Monuments Fund.
$15 Asia Society and World Monuments Fund Members
$20 nonmembers
Seating limited: Advance reservations recommended.
For tickets call Asia Society at (212) 517-ASIA
Monday-Friday, 11 am - 5 pm
Made possible with generous support from the Hazen Polsky Foundation.
Beyond Bamiyan is presented in conjunction with the exhibition
Through Afghan Eyes: A Culture in Conflict, 1987-1992, on view March 19 through September 15.
For information on other programs and exhibitions,
please refer to the Asia Society and Museum Events Brochure,
www.AsiaSociety.org, or call (212) 517-ASIA.
Photo Credit: Buddha of Bamiyan, Afghanistan
Courtesy of Society for the Preservation of Afghanistan's Heritage
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