Law & Politics $1.3 Million Picasso Drawing Recovered Amid 1MDB Scheme Probe Federal prosecutors are still seeking works by the likes of Van Gogh, Basquiat, and Diane Arbus. By Adam Schrader, Jul 24, 2024
Art World 6,400 Trafficked Artworks and Antiquities Have Been Recovered From Across Europe Supported by Interpol, the cover operation relied on the international co-operation of over 20 countries. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Jul 23, 2024
Law & Politics Mosaics by Jesuit Artist Facing Abuse Allegations Remain at French Church Despite Outcry The church's bishop has opted to leave them in place for now so as not to “tear the church apart.” By Adam Schrader, Jul 17, 2024
Art & Tech Hacker Group Leaks Disney Data To Protest A.I.-Generated Artwork The 'hacktivist' leak is the latest vigilante attempt to protect artists' copyrighted work from being used to train A.I. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Jul 17, 2024
Art World How an Art Heist at Taco Bell Is Fueling a Thriving Black Market Mark T. Smith created the art for the brand over 20 years ago. By Sarah Cascone, Jul 16, 2024
Art World Vandals Target Shahzia Sikander Sculpture Honoring Women’s Rights Right-to-life groups had previously called the sculpture "Satanic." By Adam Schrader, Jul 10, 2024
Law & Politics Ghanaian Curator Joseph Awuah-Darko Sued for Non-Payment of $266,527 The accusations follow previous concerns surrounding speculation at the Noldor Artist Residency, founded by Awuah-Darko. By Rebecca Anne Proctor, Jul 5, 2024
Market Vivienne Westwood’s Collection Sells Big for Charity, Seattle Art Museum Gets New Chief, and More Essential Art Industry News Plus, Frieze London and the ADAA Art Show name their 2024 exhibitors. By Annie Armstrong, Jul 2, 2024
Crime U.S. Recovers Monet and Warhol Linked to Fugitive Financier Jho Low The Malaysian businessman still faces federal charges from the alleged 1MDB fraud. He's believed to be in China. By Eileen Kinsella, Jun 26, 2024
Market Paint Drippings: Everything You Missed in the Art Industry Last Week From Sotheby's S&P slip to major cultural appointments at SXSW London. By Annie Armstrong, Jun 24, 2024
Museums & Institutions Kunsthaus Zurich to Sell a Monet Canvas After Settling With Jewish Heirs The canvas belonged to textile entrepreneur Carl Sachs. By Brian Boucher, Jun 21, 2024
Law & Politics Modigliani Drawing Exposed as Fake and Seized Ahead of Sale The drawing raised immediate suspicions when it was submitted for an export license in 2022. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Jun 21, 2024
Art World Outrage After Protesters Spray Stonehenge Orange The action roiled U.K. politicians although English Heritage confirms that there has been no visible damage to the monument. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Jun 20, 2024
Law & Politics U.S. Charges Three British Nationals for ‘Evolved Apes’ NFT Scam The men could face up to 20 years in prison for each of their charges. By Adam Schrader, Jun 18, 2024
Museums & Institutions Five Paintings Pulled From Display at Kunsthaus Zurich Amid Nazi-Loot Concerns The Emil Georg Bührle Collection Foundation is seeking the possible restitution of the works. By Adam Schrader, Jun 17, 2024
