Law & Politics France’s Shock Election Results Leave Arts Policy in Limbo The country's cultural sector has not benefitted from the uncertainty caused by the election. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Jul 10, 2024
Law & Politics Ghanaian Curator Joseph Awuah-Darko Sued for Non-Payment of $266,527 The accusations follow previous concerns surrounding speculation at the Noldor Artist Residency, founded by Awuah-Darko. By Rebecca Anne Proctor, Jul 5, 2024
Law & Politics ‘Change Begins Now’: New Prime Minister Keir Starmer Delivers U.K. Election Victory Speech at Tate Modern Tory rule has hollowed out cultural funding, but there is no guarantee a Labour party leader will right the balance anytime soon. By Margaret Carrigan, Jul 5, 2024
Law & Politics Why Did Ron DeSantis Cut All Florida Arts Funding? Because He Feared ‘Sexual Festivals’ The governor cast a serious shadow on the future of the arts in the Sunshine State. By Brian Boucher, Jun 28, 2024
Law & Politics Modigliani Drawing Exposed as Fake and Seized Ahead of Sale The drawing raised immediate suspicions when it was submitted for an export license in 2022. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Jun 21, 2024
Law & Politics U.S. Charges Three British Nationals for ‘Evolved Apes’ NFT Scam The men could face up to 20 years in prison for each of their charges. By Adam Schrader, Jun 18, 2024
Law & Politics Vandals Target Home of Brooklyn Museum Director Anne Pasternak The residences of the museum's president and two trustees were also targeted. By Eileen Kinsella, Jun 13, 2024
Law & Politics Martin Shkreli Sued for Allegedly Copying One-of-a-Kind Wu-Tang Clan Album The lawsuit alleges Shkreli played the music on social media and bragged about it. By Adam Schrader, Jun 12, 2024
Law & Politics Former Uffizi Director Eike Schmidt’s Mayoral Campaign Soldiers On in Florence His campaign within an Italian right-wing party is in the next phase of a run-off election. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Jun 12, 2024
Law & Politics Closure of Philadelphia’s University of the Arts Triggers Attorney General Review Around 600 faculty members have been fired following the school's abrupt closure. By Adam Schrader, Jun 11, 2024
Law & Politics Activist Group the Yes Men Crashes an Art Gala to Call Out Gentrification The event was the latest in the group's long line of actions. By Adam Schrader, Jun 11, 2024
Law & Politics Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by Jewish Collector’s Heirs Over Van Gogh ‘Sunflowers’ The court has no jurisdiction over the painting's Japanese owners, wrote the federal judge. By Brian Boucher, Jun 6, 2024
Law & Politics A Berlin Museum Settles With Jewish Heirs to Keep a Contested Kirchner Painting Victor Wallerstein was forced to sell the painting after both Nazi persecution and discrimination in Italy. By Brian Boucher, Jun 5, 2024
Law & Politics Christie’s Hit With a Class Action Lawsuit Weeks After Its Data Was Hacked The lawsuit is alleging the auction house failed to “properly secure and safeguard sensitive information of its customers.” By Eileen Kinsella, Jun 4, 2024
Law & Politics Notorious Ace Gallery Founder Douglas Chrismas Guilty on Federal Charges A prosecutor told the jury that he had 'Champagne wishes and caviar dreams' By Annie Armstrong, Jun 4, 2024
