Law & Politics Cologne Gang Accused of Looting German Churches to Fund ISIS Europe sees an increase in small-scale looting to benefit ISIS. By Henri Neuendorf, Nov 4, 2015
Law & Politics Battle Over $250 Million Guelph Treasure Rages on as Germany Files Motion to Dismiss U.S. Lawsuit Germany insists the treasure wasn't sold under duress. By Henri Neuendorf, Nov 2, 2015
Law & Politics Boston’s Gardner Museum Appoints Peggy Fogelman as New Director She brings experience at museums on both coasts. By Brian Boucher, Oct 28, 2015
Law & Politics Vandal Arrested After Scribbling Moustache on Priceless Fragonard Painting in France The perpetrator struck on more than one occasion. By Amah-Rose Abrams, Oct 28, 2015
Law & Politics California Man Defaces Historic Site In Act of Drunken Vengeance He faces up to ten years in federal prison for it. By Eileen Kinsella, Oct 26, 2015
Law & Politics Banksy’s ‘Dismal Aid’ Sign Stolen by Enterprising Thieves Also, Jaden Smith aspires to be like Banksy. By Alyssa Buffenstein, Oct 23, 2015
Law & Politics Nazi Loot Claim Over $77 Million Bruegel Painting Triggers Row Between Austria and Poland Vienna denies the claims, but documents found in Krakow suggest wrongdoing. By Lorena Muñoz-Alonso, Oct 23, 2015
Law & Politics Mayor of Tel Aviv Puts Pink Bra on Public Sculpture—What? Becuase the road to hell is paved with good intentions. By Hili Perlson, Oct 22, 2015
Law & Politics New Study Reveals ISIS Isn’t the Only Group Looting and Destroying Syrian Cultural Sites Is the Syrian regime also responsible? By Sarah Cascone, Oct 21, 2015
Analysis Luke Brugnara Gets Seven Years in Prison for Art Fraud Judge says evidence of Brugnara's fraud is clear. By Eileen Kinsella, Oct 21, 2015
Law & Politics National Crime Agency Warns British Museums Against Imminent Threat of Organized Crime Rings Criminal gangs have been observed making reconnaissance visits to museums. By Brian Boucher, Oct 21, 2015
Law & Politics Cuban Authorities Release Danilo ‘El Sexto’ Maldonado from Prison After 10 months behind bars, he's finally free. By Sarah Cascone, Oct 20, 2015
Analysis Jean-Michel Basquiat Painting Worth $10 Million Stolen in Nasty Divorce Tug-of-War The painting was found shortly after in the house of a relative. By Lorena Muñoz-Alonso, Oct 20, 2015
Law & Politics Why Art World Protests Against Renoir, Israel, Paul McCarthy or Anything Else Are Bad Politics Are political protestors exploiting artworks and museums for media attention? By Benjamin Genocchio, Oct 19, 2015
Law & Politics San Francisco Museum in Turmoil as Board President Accused of Financial Misconduct The complaint involves a $450,000 payment to a museum staffer. By Sarah Cascone, Oct 19, 2015
