Law & Politics The Gardner Museum Doubles Reward to Solve Biggest Art Heist in History Twenty-five years after the robbery—and years of false leads—the increase to $10 million suggests the investigation is still active. By Eileen Kinsella, May 24, 2017
Law & Politics ACLU Claims Customs Agents Violated Artist’s Constitutional Rights Customs and Border Protection agents searched artist Aaron Gach's phone, among other belongings. By Brian Boucher, May 10, 2017
Law & Politics MFA Boston Reaches Settlement in Nazi-Related Claim Over Rare Figurines Curator says the case was more nuanced than most. By Eileen Kinsella, May 4, 2017
Law & Politics Seller of Nazi-Looted Old Master Yanks Painting From Auction at Last Minute In the days leading up to the sale, the work—and its tainted history—garnered worldwide attention. By Eileen Kinsella, Apr 26, 2017
Law & Politics Reclusive Photographer Vivian Maier Is Subject of New Lawsuit Over Sales of Her Work The city of Chicago, representing the late photographer's estate, claims serious chicanery on the other side. By Brian Boucher, Apr 24, 2017
Law & Politics Vandal Scrawls ‘Nazi Art’ on a Painting at the Met’s Education Center When confronted, the man told a guard: “Go back to your country!” By Sarah Cascone, Apr 21, 2017
Law & Politics Peeping Tate? Luxe Neighbors Sue Tate Modern Over Visitor Voyeurism They claim a viewing platform has turned their homes into 'fishbowls.' By Alyssa Buffenstein, Apr 20, 2017
Law & Politics Congressman to Appeal Removal of Art Showing Cops as Pigs, Citing Free Speech The canvas was inspired by Black Lives Matter protests; some call it "anti-police." By Brian Boucher, Apr 19, 2017
Law & Politics Not Lovin’ It: Street Artists Slam McDonald’s for Using Their Work in New Ad Street art is not fair game just because it's outdoors, says the artists' attorney. By Brian Boucher, Apr 19, 2017
Law & Politics Artist Sues Trinity Church for $1.2 Million Over Clandestine Removal of 9/11 Memorial Sculpture The church removed the three-ton work "under cover of night." By Brian Boucher, Apr 14, 2017
Law & Politics Prince Photographer Fires Back at Warhol Foundation Copyright Suit Artist fires back after foundation makes an unexpected legal move. By Eileen Kinsella, Apr 13, 2017
Law & Politics Yet Another Knoedler Forgery Lawsuit Settles Out of Court Collector who bought a fake Rothko drops case against art expert Oliver Wick By Eileen Kinsella, Apr 12, 2017
Law & Politics Defending ‘Fearless Girl,’ Bill de Blasio Brands ‘Charging Bull’ Artist a Sexist The battle in the Financial District continues to rage. By Sarah Cascone, Apr 12, 2017
Law & Politics Warhol Foundation Fires First Shot in Legal Battle Over Prince-Themed Artworks The Foundation accuses artist Lynn Goldsmith of an attempted "shake down." By Eileen Kinsella, Apr 11, 2017
Law & Politics 5Pointz Graffiti Artists Get Their Day in Court Over Destruction of Murals It's being called "a groundbreaking decision for aerosol artists around the country." By Brian Boucher, Apr 6, 2017
