Rare uniforms and other items have been stolen in a spate of robberies at war museums in Denmark and the Netherlands.
Tag: Museums
You’ve Got (Century-Old) Mail: Soldier’s Note Is Echo of World War I Era
The message with spidery writing, carrying details of German military drills, was found in eastern France in a capsule probably dropped by a carrier pigeon.
For the Arts in Europe, Lockdown Feels Different This Time
Many of the continent’s museums, theaters, concert halls and bookshops have been forced to close again, and now, people’s reactions have changed.
Dispute Over Pissarro Painting Looted by Nazis Is Back in Court
A Holocaust survivor wants to revisit a settlement with an Oklahoma art museum over a painting once owned by her father.
How to Staycation in 6 American Cities
With business travel all but stopped, city hotels and tourist organizations have made a full-court press to attract local and nearby leisure travelers with bottom-barrel rates and extra perks.
Arts Bailout in U.K. Buys Time, but No Peace of Mind
In Liverpool, England, whose tourist trade is built on culture, more than 40 venues received money from a $2 billion fund. That life support lasts until April.
Europe’s Museums Are Open, but the Public Isn’t Coming Due to Pandemic
Attendance at some major institutions is a third of what it was last year. Their ability to cope depends almost entirely on how they are funded.
Return Looted Art to Former Colonies, Dutch Committee Tells Government
The Netherlands should show “a willingness to return” items taken without consent, a report said. But past experience shows the path from recommending restitution to actual return can be a long one.
A High-Tech Twin for a Renaissance Masterpiece
A copy of Michelangelo’s David printed in 3-D will be the centerpiece of the Italy Pavilion at the next world fair.
France’s Colonial Legacy Is Being Judged in Trial Over African Art
Activists are being tried in Paris over the attempted theft of an African artwork from the Quai Branly Museum, which they say was a protest of colonial-era practices.