Curator of Global Arts and Museology consultant. He specializes in cross-cultural curation, repatriation ethics, and the display of non-Western artifacts with 15 years of institutional experience.
Kaelo Okeke is a forward-thinking curator and exhibition designer who challenges traditional museum narratives. With extensive experience working with African, Asian, and Indigenous collections, he focuses on the ethical display and interpretation of cultural artifacts. Kaelo advises on how to integrate global aesthetics into modern spaces while respecting the spiritual and historical context of the objects. He is a strong voice in the debate surrounding repatriation and the role of the "Universal Museum" in a post-colonial world. His writing guides readers on how to collect and display world art with sensitivity, favoring cultural appreciation over appropriation.