The ownership of the Benin Bronzes has become more complicated, with various museums and countries involved in the discussion. Some institutions, such as the Denver Art Museum, are providing updates on the Benin artworks in their collections, while others, like the Metropolitan Museum of Art, are facing criticism for not returning the bronzes earlier. The issue is part of a broader trend of countries returning looted artifacts to their countries of origin, as seen in Germany's return of artifacts to Nigeria.