Marketplace - Trafficking
Stolen Ukrainian art finding safe havens from war
As is always the case over the course of war and invasions, Russia has looted much artwork from Ukraine over the last year. Surely much of what was taken will […]
Orchestrator of stolen Banksy faces long prison sentence
While sparks of hope can ignite in the darkest of times, so too can people turn to selfish acts in desperation. And it is hard to wag too strong a […]
Archaeologist calls for return of the Rosetta Stone to Egypt
As we have seen more and more nations that were victimized by the theft and looting of colonial practices come forward with demands for the return of ill-gotten goods, it’s […]
Seizure and return of Egyptian Antiquities amidst Louvre scandal
The entire art world has been abuzz ever since former Louvre director Jean-Luc Martinez has been charged with fraud and money laundering in relation to an international artifact smuggling ring. […]
Artwork seized by Finland returns to Russia
As the complications stemming from the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war continue to grow and manifest, with sanctions extending to all manner of industries and culture from Russia at home and around […]
Antiquities looting: an ongoing crisis as well as a shameful piece of history
Western museums are, rightfully, facing increasing pressure to return art and artefacts looted during colonial times. Artefact theft is not merely a disgraceful part of the past, however, but is […]
Critics call on South Korea to change laws, keep Samsung chairman’s £1.26b art collection in the country
Lee Kun-hee, the head of the Samsung conglomerate who passed away in October of last year, amassed an impressive collection of art estimated to be worth around ₩2 trillion (£1.26 […]
