Reilly Clark is an art historian studying repatriation, restitution, and museum practice. Reilly earned his B.A. and M.A. in Art History at Stanford University, where he focused on modern and contemporary Indigenous art. His M.A. Thesis, "Identity Crisis: Jimmie Durham, Authenticity, and Sovereignty" examined issues of identity and self-determination in contemporary art through the prism of the controversial artist, Jimmie Durham. In addition, Reilly studied at the University of Oxford, where he specialized in repatriation. Reilly has professional experience in repatriation, appraisals, museums, conservation labs, and archaeological sites as well as academic research. He received the Chappell Lougee Scholarship for humanities research at Stanford University and organized various exhibitions and programs through the Professional Art Society of Stanford.