Law & Politics Peggy Guggenheim’s Grandson ‘Clapped’ When She Died, Still Defends Her Legacy The heiress and her grandson didn't exactly get along. By Sarah Cascone, Jan 5, 2017
Law & Politics Obama Signs Law That Could Reopen Cultural Exchange With Russia Russia's major museums have not lent artworks to the US since 2011. By Alyssa Buffenstein, Jan 5, 2017
Law & Politics Former Sports Doctor Sues Dealer for $2 Million Over Fake Russian Artifacts Was the $2,600 spoon really used by a czar? By Henri Neuendorf, Dec 29, 2016
Law & Politics Art Dealer Ordered to Pay $500 a Day to Artist The artist claims the gallery chopped off 10 inches from his painting. By Eileen Kinsella, Dec 28, 2016
Law & Politics Artist Yoshitomo Nara Sued by Cosmetics Company Over Authorship of Design Nara sent a letter of complaint first, but now the company is suing him instead. By Alyssa Buffenstein, Dec 28, 2016
Law & Politics The Year of the Fake: The 8 Biggest Forgery Controversies of 2016 The most ridiculous—and expensive—fake art scandals and spats of the year. By Amah-Rose Abrams, Dec 26, 2016
Law & Politics Director of Belgian Royal Museums Files Criminal Complaint Against Secretary of State Michel Draguet is accusing Elke Sleurs of harassment and conspiracy. By Alyssa Buffenstein, Dec 23, 2016
Law & Politics Lane Bryant Issues Public Apology After Using Shantell Martin’s Designs Without Authorization The artist calls it 'a small victory.' By Brian Boucher, Dec 22, 2016
Law & Politics New York Antiquities Dealer Charged With Trafficking Looted Artifacts Nancy Wiener is accused of falsifying documents and concealing physical evidence of looting. By Alyssa Buffenstein, Dec 22, 2016
Law & Politics Despite Artist’s Disavowal, South Korean Court Declares Painting Genuine There may be political pressure for the state to maintain the painting's authenticity. By Alyssa Buffenstein, Dec 21, 2016
Law & Politics Judge Dismisses Ex-Employee’s Case Against Robert Motherwell’s Foundation The case has been running since 2009. By Sarah Cascone, Dec 20, 2016
Law & Politics Jewish Community in Warsaw Sues Polish Museum Over Alleged Copyright Violation The museum took Yiddish translations without proper credit, the community claims. By Hili Perlson, Dec 20, 2016
Law & Politics Picasso’s Electrician Loses Appeal Over Stashed Artworks The court upheld the previous suspended prison sentences given to him and his wife. By Lorena Muñoz-Alonso, Dec 16, 2016
Law & Politics French Museum Worker in Dire Straits Found Guilty of Stealing 666 Fossils Financially crippled by a divorce, he sold the artifacts on eBay. By Amah-Rose Abrams, Dec 16, 2016
Law & Politics Makeup Artist Arrested for Theft of Paintings Worth $1.4 Million The New Orleans woman says she just wanted to photograph the 14 paintings. By Alyssa Buffenstein, Dec 16, 2016
