The hedge fund pioneer is barred for life from buying more antiquities. He turned over 180 stolen objects that had decorated his homes and office.
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English Teenager Finds Bronze Age Ax Using a Metal Detector
On her third day out with a metal detector, Milly Hardwick, 13, found a hoard of items from more than 3,000 years ago. “We were just laughing our heads off,” she said.
English Teenager Finds Bronze Age Ax Using a Metal Detector
On her third day out with a metal detector, Milly Hardwick, 13, found a hoard of items from more than 3,000 years ago. “We were just laughing our heads off,” she said.
Looking Again at Amy Winehouse, 10 Years After Her Death
In “Amy: Beyond the Stage,” the Design Museum in London explores — and tries to somewhat reframe — the “Back to Black” singer’s life and legacy.
‘Be Nice to Tourists’: New York’s Arts Scene Needs International Visitors
The United States now allows vaccinated international travelers into the country. It’s welcome news for arts institutions that lost revenue and cut jobs during the pandemic.
U.S. Holocaust Museum Says China ‘May Be Committing Genocide’ Against Uyghurs
Its report found that the government’s attacks against the group of Muslims in Xinjiang had escalated and most likely included “forced sterilization, sexual violence, enslavement, torture, and forcible transfer.”
British Museums Face Covid’s Long-Term Effects
Months of closures during the pandemic have caused financial havoc for art venues, and many expect to be strapped for years. At the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the virus’s impact is clear.
Jenns Hanning Delivered Two Blank Canvases to a Danish Museum
The artist delivered two blank canvases titled ‘Take the Money and Run’ to a Danish museum. He was commissioned to produce a commentary on work in the modern world.
Gira Sarabhai, Designer Who Helped Shape Modern India, Dies at 97
The youngest daughter of an influential family of industrialists, she trained with Frank Lloyd Wright before returning to India and founding design institutions.
Seeking Art That Expands the Possibilities for a Troubled World
The shock of the pandemic is being channeled into artistic creations that offer global range and historical insight. It’s something to look forward to.