Law & Politics Thousands of Stolen Greek Artifacts Just Turned Up in an Athens Basement Authorities are still determining the value of the cache, much of it found wrapped in 1940s newspapers. By Vittoria Benzine, 7 hours ago
Law & Politics Polish Authorities Recover Stolen Banksy and Damien Hirst Works The works are said to be worth a collective $186,636. By Adam Schrader, 2 days ago
Law & Politics Spain Begins Return of Artworks Seized During Franco’s Rule A painting returned December 12 depicts celebrated philosopher Francisco Giner de los Ríos as a child and was one of more than 5,000 seized works. By Adam Schrader, Dec 16, 2024
Galleries A Dozen Artists Accuse Thierry Goldberg Gallery of Non-Payment The gallery has shuttered, and taken down its website. By Vittoria Benzine, Dec 13, 2024
Law & Politics Artist Accuses Louise Bourgeois’s Former Assistant of Abuse Jerry Gorovoy, longtime assistant to sculptor Louise Bourgeois, is accused of grooming and assaulting a young artist 20 years ago. By Adam Schrader, Dec 10, 2024
Archaeology & History Top German Archaeologist Accused of Faking Prehistoric Discoveries Axel von Berg was among the world’s most respected archaeologists. Now, his historic findings are being called into question. By Tim Brinkhof, Dec 6, 2024
Law & Politics Italian Authorities Bust International Antiquities Trafficking Network Police have arrested four people and 32 people remain under investigation. By Adam Schrader, Dec 5, 2024
Law & Politics Stolen Treasure from 18th-Century Shipwreck Recovered by Florida Officials The loot is worth more than $1 million. By Adam Schrader, Dec 4, 2024
Archaeology & History Israel ‘Deliberately’ Targeted Archaeological Sites in Gaza, According to Palestinian Minister Israel has previously been accused of looting the collection of a museum established by Birzeit University. By Adam Schrader, Nov 27, 2024
Law & Politics Climate Activists Who Vandalized National Gallery of Art Sentenced to Prison Jackson Green was sentenced to 18 months in prison and group leader Donald Zepeda was hit with 24 months in prison. By Adam Schrader, Nov 25, 2024
Museums & Institutions Axe-Wielding Thieves Stage Shock Heist at Paris Museum In front of visitors and staff, a gang of thieves used axes to smash a display case and seize its contents. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Nov 21, 2024
Museums & Institutions How a Government Laptop Used To Seize Stolen Bitcoin Ended Up at the Smithsonian Chris Janczewski used it to seize some $8.6 billion worth of Bitcoin from hacker Ilya Lichtenstein and his rapper wife. By Adam Schrader, Nov 21, 2024
Archaeology & History Italian Authorities Recover Black Market-Bound Etruscan Artifacts Worth $8.5 Million The operation is considered one of the most important recoveries of Etruscan artifacts ever made, according to police. By Adam Schrader, Nov 20, 2024
Law & Politics Hong Kong Artist Sentenced to Jail for ‘Subversion’ Clarisse Yeung was among 45 defendants who were convicted over their roles in a pro-democracy political primary in 2020. By Adam Schrader, Nov 19, 2024
Law & Politics Protestors Charged for Throwing Paint Over Stonehenge The demonstration by the climate protesters stoked international outrage. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Nov 19, 2024
