A lawyer's commentary on cultural property law and its impact on cultural property crime, antiquities trafficking, looted archaeology, illicit trade, art theft, heritage preservation, and museum risk management.
A lawyer's commentary on cultural property law and its impact on cultural property crime, antiquities trafficking, looted archaeology, illicit trade, art theft, heritage preservation, and museum risk management.
When we speak about the Cultural Property Advisory Committee (CPAC) process, we should acknowledge that it takes place in the context of broader American foreign policy objectives. Indeed, the process…
Bonhams in London just removed a collection of Roman sculptures from its auction when Christos Tsirogiannis and Dr. David Gill questioned the provenance surrounding lot 137, a marble sculpture of…
Over the years, more books and documentary films have appeared to describe a once unreported problem–the looting of cultural heritage. Journeyman Pictures produced the documentary Blood Antiques, which is now…
Spring semester’s Historic Preservation courses begin soon Plymouth State University’s Certificate in Historic Preservation program is offering four courses this spring semester, one in Plymouth and three at its Concord…
Breaking the record for the sale of art at an auction, an unidentified buyer purchased “Walking Man 1” by Alberto Giacometti (see image at http://www.suite101.com/view_image.cfm/499373) at a Sotheby’s auction in…
If you are near the southeastern part of New Hampshire on February 4 from 6 to 9 pm, make sure you check out First Thursday at the Falls, a vibrant…