Art & Exhibitions Italian Politicians Outraged Over Verona Art Heist as Wild Theories Abound Could the paintings have been stolen by ISIS? By Sarah Cascone, Nov 23, 2015
Law & Politics Masked Thieves Steal Masterpieces Worth $16 Million From Verona Museum Investigators think an art collector may be behind the heist. By Alyssa Buffenstein, Nov 20, 2015
Galleries Does This New Starbucks on 26th Street Mean Chelsea Is Over? Is it the final horseman of the gentrification apocalypse? By Brian Boucher, Nov 19, 2015
Law & Politics Dmitry Rybolovlev Trashes Yves Bouvier in ‘Town and Country’ Interview Rybolovlev says Bouvier underestimated him. By Sarah Cascone, Nov 18, 2015
Law & Politics French President François Hollande Takes Action Against ISIS Trade in Looted Antiquities Asylum applies to art and world heritage too, Hollande said. By Henri Neuendorf, Nov 18, 2015
People Marina Abramović’s Former Partner Sues Seeking Credit for Joint Works The duo may appear in court later this month. By Lauren Palmer, Nov 11, 2015
Law & Politics Artist Arrested for Setting Fire to Russia’s Security Headquarters Radical performance artist Pyotr Pavlensky has struck again. By Sarah Cascone, Nov 9, 2015
Analysis Thieves Steal Valuable Harmony Korine Painting Shown at Gagosian The painting is missing from the lobby of New York's Puck Building. By Sarah Cascone, Nov 5, 2015
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