But isn't it our obligation as conveyors of knowledge through material culture to show all aspects of heritage - even if they are obtained in a suspicious manner. For example, recently a list of 10,000 paintings that were sold by the nazi's in the 30's has come to light. A lot of these are assumed to have been stolen from - among other cultures - the Jews. One of these is a very famous painting called the Screaming Lady (i think that's its title). The Tate Gallery in London purchased that painting from the nazis. Now we know it is of dubious origin, but we have no way of knowing who the original owner was. ICOM states that this is illicit, and should therefore not be exhibited. Why not? If not shown, it will be hidden from public view. A great waste of a valuable and important artefact. I suggest that ICOM is too rigid in its application of moral ethics to society, and that in examples such as this, a different approach must be undertaken. -Simon Clark