Author: Culture Crime News

Featured War, Looting and Repatriation 

Why proposed ‘loaning’ of looted Benin artefacts to Nigeria may stop restitution plans

July 17, 2018July 25, 2018 Culture Crime News

(Nigeria)

The Guardian, 11th Jul 2018.

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Featured Museums Provenance 

Should the Getty Return Its Famed “Victorious Youth” Statue?

July 8, 2018July 20, 2018 Culture Crime News

(United States of America; Italy)

Hyperallergic, 5th Jul 2018.

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War, Looting and Repatriation 

Looted is a loaded word – but shouldn’t the cultural wonders of the ancient world be admired in their country of origin?

April 11, 2018April 11, 2018 Culture Crime News

(Ethiopia; United Kingdom)

The National, 5th Apr 2018.

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Deaccession Fine Art Museums 

SJC ruling clears Berkshire Museum to sell artworks

April 11, 2018July 20, 2018 Culture Crime News

The Berkshire Museum can sell works of art and raise up to $55 million to keep its doors open and

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War, Looting and Repatriation 

Ethiopia Rejects Claims Of Agreeing To Take Treasures On Loan Basis

April 11, 2018July 20, 2018 Culture Crime News

(Ethiopia; United Kingdom)

Ethiosports, 7th Apr 2018.

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Archaeology, Artifacts & Antiquities 

In Utah canyons where an ancient civilization once flourished, the feds are now inviting oil and gas drilling

April 11, 2018July 20, 2018 Culture Crime News

(United States of America)

The Salt Lake Tribune, 7th Apr 2018.

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Fine Art News 

Philadelphia apologizes to China for damaged terracotta warrior

April 11, 2018April 11, 2018 Culture Crime News

(China; United States of America)

ECNS, 8th Apr 2018.

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Crime & Theft Cultural Heritage 

`What about idols stolen before 1992?’

March 2, 2018March 5, 2018 Culture Crime News

(India)

The Hindu, 30th Jan 2018.

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Cultural Heritage Museums War, Looting and Repatriation 

How human remains from a forgotten genocide were stolen and collected in New York City

March 2, 2018March 5, 2018 Culture Crime News

(Namibia; United States of America)

PRI, 26th Jan 2018.

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Crime & Theft Fine Art Museums 

Belgian museum closes Russian art exhibition amid forgery claims

March 2, 2018March 5, 2018 Culture Crime News

(Belgium; Russia)

The Calvert Journal, 29th Jan 2018.

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