Law & Politics Manhattan DA Is Arguing for the Art Institute of Chicago to Turn Over an Egon Schiele Work The museum will now have the opportunity to respond ahead of oral arguments in the spring. By Adam Schrader, Feb 23, 2024
Law & Politics New West Virginia Bill Could Prosecute Museums for Displaying ‘Obscene’ Works Leading national museum associations condemned the bill in a joint statement. By Adam Schrader, Feb 23, 2024
Law & Politics An Artist Is Suing the Museum of Sex For Using Their Image Without Consent "They’re building their brand on my face," said Julia Sinelnikova, who is seeking $275,000 in compensation. By Adam Schrader, Feb 22, 2024
Law & Politics Belgium Returns Illegally Exported Celtic Bracelets to Romania The trio of treasures were put up for auction in Monaco but their dodgy provenance raised suspicions. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Feb 21, 2024
Law & Politics Frankenthaler Foundation Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit Amid Ongoing Family Feud Frankenthaler's nephew Frederick Iseman had accused his cousins of self-dealing. By Adam Schrader, Feb 21, 2024
Law & Politics The British Museum’s Instagram Is Flooded With Calls for the Return of an Easter Island Statue In response, the museum has limited comments on its Instagram posts. By Adam Schrader, Feb 20, 2024
Law & Politics McGill University Removes a Norval Morrisseau Painting Over Fraud Concerns The university has promised to provide the results of the investigation into the legitimacy of the painting. By Adam Schrader, Feb 16, 2024
Law & Politics The Saga of the Stolen Ruby Slippers From ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Has Finally Ended The slippers were worn by Judy Garland in the beloved 1939 film. By Artnet News, Feb 16, 2024
Law & Politics Clues Emerge in the Theft of a Nikola Tesla Bust From a Cleveland Museum The sculpture was found in an online auction listing. By Adam Schrader, Feb 14, 2024
Law & Politics MoMA Received a $4 Million Fee for Quietly Returning a Chagall Painting With Nazi Ties The work was returned to the heirs of its Jewish owner. By Adam Schrader, Feb 13, 2024
Law & Politics New York Is Reviewing State Capitol Artworks Deemed ‘Offensive’ to Native Americans N.Y. Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered a “comprehensive review” of the art at the Capitol with Indigenous representatives. By Adam Schrader, Feb 12, 2024
Law & Politics Pro-Palestine Protests Shut Down MoMA and a Berlin Museum Performance A total of 11 people were arrested or received citations at a concurrent protest in Brooklyn. By Adam Schrader, Feb 12, 2024
Law & Politics Brazilian Police Are Seeking the Arrest of Brent Sikkema’s Ex-Husband The case suspect has testified that Daniel Sikkema paid him $200,000 to commit murder. By Adam Schrader, Feb 9, 2024
Law & Politics Art Dealer Tove Langridge Is Charged With Theft in Australia Artists allege the Instagram-famous gallerist refused to return works given to him on consignment. By Adam Schrader, Feb 9, 2024
Law & Politics A Stolen Van Gogh Painting Worth $6.5 Million Will Go Back on Display The early masterpiece, returned in an Ikea bag, was damaged during the theft but is currently being restored to its former glory. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Feb 8, 2024
