# Event Details - **Event Name**: Art Diplomacy and the Politics of Return - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 05:15 pm – Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: How New Laws Are Shaping the Future and Ethics of Cultural HeritageAbout this EventJoin the Aspen Institute and Shook, Hardy, Bacon LLP for a lively and thought-provoking public conversation about how artworks and cultural objects move—or return—across borders. With new international legislation emerging in the U.K., E.U., and beyond, this discussion will explore how museums, governments, and communities are navigating big questions about history, access, and cultural identity.FeaturingDr. Chase F. Robinson, Director, Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian ArtChannah Norman, Co-Chair, Art Law Practice, Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLPMyrtis Bedolla, Founder, Galerie MyrtisModerated byMark Vlasic, Senior Fellow and Adjunct Professor of Law & Public Policy, Georgetown University, former pro bono advisor to the Director-General of UNESCO on “blood antiquities” issues, and Executive Producer with CBS Studios and Propagate Content.Event DetailsDate: January 15Time:– 5:15 PM | Opening reception– 6:00–7:30 PM | Public DialogueLocation: Aspen Institute – Washington, DC2300 N St. NW, Suite 700, Washington, DCFor inquiries, contact Kayleigh Bryant-Greenwell, Senior Program Manager, Aspen Arts Program at Kayleigh.Bryant-Greenwell@aspeninstitute.org https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/1c649580-ddad-11f0-9dd6-dd180f0b1c22-rimg-w592-h740-dc151515-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 05:15 PMOpening Reception?: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PMPublic Dialogue - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/art-diplomacy-and-the-politics-of-return/100001978411840071 - **Event Categories**: art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes - Location: The Aspen Institute - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: The Aspen Institute - **lat**: 38.9069346 - **long**: -77.0509083 - **full address**: The Aspen Institute, 2300 N Street Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Art Diplomacy and the Politics of Return - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/2c917a0c1bc149f3cfab2c7eb9d41c7de1986f102f33cee499064542a4f05ea0-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1766241154 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Art Diplomacy and the Politics of Return being held? - **A:** Art Diplomacy and the Politics of Return takes place on Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 05:15 pm to Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Aspen Institute, 2300 N Street Northwest, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Art Diplomacy and the Politics of Return? - **A:** Art Diplomacy and the Politics of Return is organized by Arts Program at the Aspen Institute. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Art Diplomacy and the Politics of Return is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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