Law & Politics Collector Michael Shvo Charged With Tax Evasion on Art and Luxury Purchases Shvo pleaded not guilty, and was released on a $500,000 bail. By Eileen Kinsella, Sep 9, 2016
Law & Politics Opera Gallery Wins $2.4 Million Decision Against Infamous Art Dealer He was arrested last month in Belgium in a separate case. By Brian Boucher, Sep 8, 2016
Law & Politics Art Handlers and Auctioneers Involved in Shocking Drouot Scam Get Jail Time The French auction house fired the art handlers in 2010 and became a civil plaintiff in the trial. By Amah-Rose Abrams, Sep 7, 2016
Art World Why Are Young Women Flocking to Menashe Kadishman’s Unusual Public Sculpture? This may be a first for a contemporary artwork. By Hili Perlson, Sep 5, 2016
Art World Tourist Sues Manhattan Gallery for $100,000 Sale of Allegedly Fake Art Deco Sculptures He claims to have been misled into buying fakes. By Henri Neuendorf, Sep 1, 2016
Law & Politics Anselm Kiefer’s Workshop Robbed for Raw Materials Again The stolen metal is much less valuable than the dismantled artwork. By Naomi Rea, Aug 31, 2016
Art World Artist Files Lawsuit Against Ex-Lover, Demanding Return of $250,000 in Art The works are reportedly worth as much as $21,500 apiece. By Eileen Kinsella, Aug 26, 2016
Law & Politics Richard Prince and Gagosian Gallery Embroiled in New Lawsuit Over Instagram Image Prince is currently defending against three such claims. By Brian Boucher, Aug 26, 2016
Law & Politics In Landmark Trial, Islamic Extremist Pleads Guilty to Destruction of Cultural Heritage It's the first trial to treat cultural destruction as a war crime. By Henri Neuendorf, Aug 23, 2016
Art World Why Does Kenny Scharf’s East Harlem Artwork Keep Disappearing? Somebody doesn't want him 'beautifying' the neighborhood. By Rain Embuscado, Aug 22, 2016
Law & Politics Security Guard Files Lawsuit Against Metropolitan Museum of Art After Being Fired for Vandalism Video evidence shows his innocence, says his lawyer. By Brian Boucher, Aug 22, 2016
Art World Is Banksy’s Iconic ‘Spy Booth’ Mural Lost Forever? The mural gained listed status last year. By Naomi Rea, Aug 22, 2016
Law & Politics Who Is the Instagrammer Behind This Oddball Coverage of the Peter Doig Trial? Loyola Condenser's stunning photographs accompany trenchant commentary. By Brian Boucher, Aug 19, 2016
Art World In Stunning Decision, Court Awards Museum Nazi-Looted Cranach Paintings The complex case has lasted nearly a decade. By Amah-Rose Abrams, Aug 19, 2016
Art World Portrait of Diana Vreeland Stolen From New York Hotel The suspect was seen sipping champagne prior to the theft. By Sarah Cascone, Aug 17, 2016