The 1998 Washington Conference Principles on Nazi-Confiscated Art

The 1998 Washington Conference Principles on Nazi-Confiscated Art are guidelines aimed at addressing the restitution of art and cultural property stolen or forcibly taken during the Holocaust. These principles encourage governments, museums, and institutions to work collaboratively to identify, locate, and return artworks to their rightful owners or heirs. They emphasize the importance of transparency, fair resolution, and the moral responsibility to rectify historical wrongs. Overall, the principles seek to promote justice for victims of Nazi persecution and to foster understanding of the cultural loss caused by these confiscations.