Law & Politics David Zwirner Responds to Accusations of Attempting to ‘Plunder’ Hilma af Klint’s Estate One of af Klint's descendants blocked an attempt to formalize a partnership between the mega gallery and the artist's foundation. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, 10 hours ago
Law & Politics Thousands of Stolen Greek Artifacts Just Turned Up in an Athens Basement Authorities are still determining the value of the cache, much of it found wrapped in 1940s newspapers. By Vittoria Benzine, Dec 19, 2024
Law & Politics Polish Authorities Recover Stolen Banksy and Damien Hirst Works The works are said to be worth a collective $186,636. By Adam Schrader, Dec 17, 2024
Law & Politics Spain Begins Return of Artworks Seized During Franco’s Rule A painting returned December 12 depicts celebrated philosopher Francisco Giner de los Ríos as a child and was one of more than 5,000 seized works. By Adam Schrader, Dec 16, 2024
Law & Politics A New Monument Confronts the Dark Legacy of Native American Boarding Schools President Biden said the U.S. government tried to strip Native children "of their languages, religions, and cultures.” By Adam Schrader, Dec 13, 2024
Law & Politics Artist Accuses Louise Bourgeois’s Former Assistant of Abuse Jerry Gorovoy, longtime assistant to sculptor Louise Bourgeois, is accused of grooming and assaulting a young artist 20 years ago. By Adam Schrader, Dec 10, 2024
Law & Politics Nadya Tolokonnikova’s Feminist Artwork Vandalized in Austrian Chapel The Pussy Riot co-founder installed her "Sex Dolls" work in a deconsecrated chapel as part of an exhibition at O.K. Linz. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Dec 10, 2024
Law & Politics Italian Authorities Bust International Antiquities Trafficking Network Police have arrested four people and 32 people remain under investigation. By Adam Schrader, Dec 5, 2024
Law & Politics Stolen Treasure from 18th-Century Shipwreck Recovered by Florida Officials The loot is worth more than $1 million. By Adam Schrader, Dec 4, 2024
Law & Politics Jasleen Kaur on Speaking Out Against War: ‘This Should Not Risk an Artist’s Career or Safety’ Protesters gathered outside Tate Britain, where the artist was named the 2024 Turner Prize winner. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Dec 4, 2024
Law & Politics Collector Justin Sun Invests $30 Million in Trump’s Crypto Business Amid SEC Probe Sun is now the largest single investor in World Liberty Financial, and the Trumps get paid. By Brian Boucher, Dec 3, 2024
Law & Politics Is the U.K. Nearing a Historic Deal to Return the Parthenon Marbles? The British Museum confirmed "ongoing and constructive" discussions are underway as the British and Greek prime ministers meet at Downing Street. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Dec 3, 2024
Law & Politics Trump’s Pick to Lead the Navy Has No Military Experience—But He Does Have a Great Art Collection Phelan, a private investment manager, is a major patron of the Aspen Art Museum and raised $12 million for the Trump campaign. By Adam Schrader, Dec 2, 2024
Law & Politics Rising Artist Hunter Biden Receives Presidential Pardon From His Dad Hunter Biden has built a fine art career amid swirling controversies. By Eileen Kinsella, Dec 2, 2024
Law & Politics Man Arrested in Connection with Groucho Club Closure Over ‘Serious Crime’ The storied club, a social hub for the YBAs in the 1990s, is owned by Hauser and Wirth's founders. By Eileen Kinsella, Dec 2, 2024
