This is really important information and context around the way the recent news about the Colombian rock art has been framed. Please take time to read this.

Science media: do better. https://twitter.com/cernestola/status/1334412525572481026
The announcement I RT’d about the find credited the Colombians who led the study, but I’m disappointed to hear that they’ve been side-lined by media. It also incorrectly stated that this site was “unknown by locals,” which surprised me at the time, and turns out to be incorrect!
International collaborations: good!

Centering non-local presenters or collaborators at the expense of locals: bad!

Sharing the amazing work of indigenous peoples: good!

Framing those works in relation to some European art, or erasing contemporary indigenous folk: bad!

Ok?
Here’s another really good thread from a rock art expert, urging caution about dating and interpretation: https://twitter.com/natbrusgaard/status/1334132916499206144
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