by Administrator | Jan 29, 2015 | Cultural Heritage
The US Army is looking to re-establish the Monuments Men (and Women) and is seeking professionals in archaeology, museum directors, and other cultural heritage professionals to enlist. While there has always been some form of the Monuments Men in the army since World...
by Administrator | Jan 29, 2015 | Legal Issues for Museums
When I was an undergraduate student, I had the opportunity to do a study abroad in Paris. It was an amazing opportunity, and I had the chance to experience some of the world’s greatest museums and works of art. Before I left the States, I purchased eight rolls of...
by Administrator | Jan 27, 2015 | Fair Use
An interesting ruling came down from the Belgian court the other day regarding a painting an artist had made using a photograph of a politician as inspiration. The original photographer claimed copyright infringement, while the painter argued that it was a parody....
by Administrator | Jan 22, 2015 | History and Science
In the 18th century, explorers found a vast treasure trove of scrolls in the remnants of what was once a thriving coastal community. It is considered to be the largest extant library from the ancient world. Most of their secrets have remained hidden due to the...
by Administrator | Jan 20, 2015 | Nazi Era Provenance
Apparently Cornelius Gurlitt’s father, Hildebrand, was not the only collector/dealer in the family. His cousin, Wolfgang Gurlitt was also an avid collector and well-known dealer in Austria. His collection is also clearly suspect; yet, it also reflects the...
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