Germany to return 1,130 looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria – Lai Mohammed
(Nigeria; Germany)NAN (2022). Germany to return 1,130 looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria – Lai Mohammed. The Guardian. 12 October.
Provenance database shines light on looted art in Bavarian collections
(Germany)Chiara Zampetti Egidi (2022). Provenance database shines light on looted art in Bavarian collections. The Art Newspaper. 5 October.
Germany to return Benin statues to Nigeria
(Nigeria; Germany)William Nehra (2022). Germany to return Benin statues to Nigeria. I Am Expat. 25 September.
Berlin's controversial Humboldt Forum is finally complete—but 'the work inside begins now', German Culture Minister says
(Germany)Lara Bommers (2022). Berlin's controversial Humboldt Forum is finally complete—but 'the work inside begins now', German Culture Minister says. The Art Newspaper. 19 September.
Benin: Restitution of the 'Benin Bronzes' - 'All of the Global North Are Implicated'
(Nigeria; Germany)Jürgen Zimmerer (2021). Benin: Restitution of the 'Benin Bronzes' - 'All of the Global North Are Implicated'. All Africa. 31 August.
Porcelain seized by Nazis goes up for auction in New York
(Netherlands; Germany; United States of America)Daily Times (2021). Porcelain seized by Nazis goes up for auction in New York. Daily Times. 30 August.
Germany is to return Nigeria's Benin Bronzes
(Nigeria; Germany)Janice Phiri (2021). Germany is to return Nigeria's Benin Bronzes. News 24. 18 August.
Lost And Found: Rare Treasures Stolen From Museum Are Returned 50 Years Later
(Iceland; Germany)The Florida Star (2021). Lost And Found: Rare Treasures Stolen From Museum Are Returned 50 Years Later. The Florida Star. 13 August.
Tel Aviv museum restituting artwork as items of huge Berlin collection found
(Israel; Germany)Jessica Steinberg (2021). Tel Aviv museum restituting artwork as items of huge Berlin collection found. The Times of Israel. 8 April.
Bringing home the loot: repatriating Afghanistan's stolen treasures
(Afghanistan; Germany)Matthieu Aikins (2021). Bringing home the loot: repatriating Afghanistan's stolen treasures. The Sydney Morning Herald. 2 April.
Benin's bronzes: The long road to returning looted colonial art
(Nigeria; Germany)Annabelle Steffes-Halmer (2021). Benin's bronzes: The long road to returning looted colonial art. DW. 31 March.
The hunt for Abdul Remmo: Arab fugitive wanted over €1bn heist `hiding in Germany'
(Germany)Arthur Scott-Geddes (2021). The hunt for Abdul Remmo: Arab fugitive wanted over €1bn heist `hiding in Germany'. The National News. 30 March.
Is Germany promising to return artefacts looted from Benin?
(Nigeria; Germany)Annabelle Steffes-Halmer (2021). Is Germany promising to return artefacts looted from Benin?. DW. 29 March.
`The movement is unstoppable': African scholars and activists hail German plan to return Benin bronzes
(Nigeria; Germany)Catherine Hickley (2021). `The movement is unstoppable': African scholars and activists hail German plan to return Benin bronzes. The Art Newspaper. 24 March.
Germany is In Accelerated Talks to Definitively Return Its Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
(Nigeria; Germany)Helen Holmes (2021). Germany is In Accelerated Talks to Definitively Return Its Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. Observer. 23 March.
Berlin's plan to return Benin bronzes piles pressure on UK museums
(Nigeria; Germany)Philip Oltermann (2021). Berlin's plan to return Benin bronzes piles pressure on UK museums. The Guardian. 23 March.
Germany moves towards full restitution of Benin bronzes
(Nigeria; Germany)Catherine Hickley (2021). Germany moves towards full restitution of Benin bronzes. The Art Newspaper. 22 March.
Berlin Museum Won't Show Benin Bronzes, Begins to Pursue Return of Artifacts
(Nigeria; Germany)Alex Greenberger (2021). Berlin Museum Won't Show Benin Bronzes, Begins to Pursue Return of Artifacts. ARTnews. 22 March.
Egypt: Artefacts repatriated
(Egypt; Germany; Canada)Nevine El-Aref (2021). Egypt: Artefacts repatriated. Ahram Online. 17 March.
Africa must unite to demand stolen art's return
(General; Germany)Harrison Mwilima (2020). Africa must unite to demand stolen art's return. DW. 21 December.
German police make 4th arrest over Dresden jewelry heist
(Germany)Associated Press (2020). German police make 4th arrest over Dresden jewelry heist. The Independent. 20 December.
Treasure hunters are warned to stay away from Buchenwald after documentary claimed handwritten map points the way to hidden Nazi gold
(Germany)Darren Boyle (2020). Treasure hunters are warned to stay away from Buchenwald after documentary claimed handwritten map points the way to hidden Nazi gold. The Daily Mail. 19 December.
Barazani, Berlin-Based Ngo Urges Prussian Heritage Foundation To Restitute Looted Benin Artefacts
(Germany)Kwame Opoku (2020). Barazani, Berlin-Based Ngo Urges Prussian Heritage Foundation To Restitute Looted Benin Artefacts. Modern Ghana. 18 December.
In Germany, a new museum stirs up a colonial controversy
(Germany)Jacob Kushner (2020). In Germany, a new museum stirs up a colonial controversy. National Geographic. 16 December.
Berlin police raid homes and shops over theft of 100kg gold coin
(Germany)Associated Press (2020). Berlin police raid homes and shops over theft of 100kg gold coin. The Guardian. 16 December.
German Police Have Nabbed One of Two Fugitive Twins Suspected of Taking Part in a Massive Museum Heist in Dresden
(Germany)Naomi Rea (2020). German Police Have Nabbed One of Two Fugitive Twins Suspected of Taking Part in a Massive Museum Heist in Dresden. Artnet News. 15 December.
Smithsonian and Berlin museums join forces to investigate Asian art provenance
(Germany; United States of America)Catherine Hickley (2020). Smithsonian and Berlin museums join forces to investigate Asian art provenance. The Art Newspaper. 10 December.
German art collector, 38, from renowned Gulbenkian family who is accused of £1.1m theft over 'Kusama pumpkin' sculpture appears in court after Portugal extradition
(United Kingdom; Germany; Portugal)Amie Gordon (2020). German art collector, 38, from renowned Gulbenkian family who is accused of £1.1m theft over 'Kusama pumpkin' sculpture appears in court after Portugal extradition. The Daily Mail. 9 December.
Inside illicit trade in West Africa's oldest artworks – Part 2
(Nigeria; Germany)Lutz Mükke, Adie Vanessa Offiong (2020). Inside illicit trade in West Africa's oldest artworks – Part 2. The Guardian Nigeria. 29 November.
How East Germany seized valuables from its citizens
(Germany)Rayna Breuer (2020). How East Germany seized valuables from its citizens. DW. 26 November.
Germany's heist that shocked the museum world: the Green Vault theft
(Germany)Carl Holm (2020). Germany's heist that shocked the museum world: the Green Vault theft. DW. 24 November.
Inside the Illicit Trade in West Africa's Oldest Artworks
(Nigeria; Germany)Lutz Mükke, Adie Vanessa Offiong (2020). Inside the Illicit Trade in West Africa's Oldest Artworks. Zam Magazine. 24 November.
Israeli intel firm says it helped solve billion-dollar German jewel heist
(Germany; Israel)The Times of Israel (2020). Israeli intel firm says it helped solve billion-dollar German jewel heist. The Times of Israel. 22 November.
Looted artifacts on show in Russia highlight research
(Russia; Germany)DW (2020). Looted artifacts on show in Russia highlight research. My Joy Online. 11 November.
West Africa: Inside the Illicit Trade in West Africa's Oldest Artworks
(Nigeria; Germany)Daily Trust (2020). West Africa: Inside the Illicit Trade in West Africa's Oldest Artworks. All Africa. 11 November.
Four Toi Moko welcomed back to New Zealand after 'long, wrong' journey to Germany
(New Zealand; Germany)Laura Wiltshire (2020). Four Toi Moko welcomed back to New Zealand after 'long, wrong' journey to Germany. Stuff.co.nz. 3 November.
German art collector, 38, is fighting extradition to UK from Portugal over claims she sold 'Kusama pumpkin' for £1.1million but refused to hand it over to the buyer
(United Kingdom; Germany)Faith Ridler (2020). German art collector, 38, is fighting extradition to UK from Portugal over claims she sold 'Kusama pumpkin' for £1.1million but refused to hand it over to the buyer. The Daily Mail. 2 November.
Cryptic Nebra sky disk might not be so ancient after all, say scientists
(Germany)Amanda Kooser (2020). Cryptic Nebra sky disk might not be so ancient after all, say scientists. CNet. 4 September.
French dealer sues over Egyptian stele seized on way to Tefaf New York
(Germany; France; United States of America; Egypt)Vincent Noce (2020). French dealer sues over Egyptian stele seized on way to Tefaf New York. The Art Newspaper. 4 September.
German museum agrees to return mummified Māori heads to NZ
(New Zealand; Germany)Andre Chumko (2020). German museum agrees to return mummified Māori heads to NZ. Stuff.co.nz. 3 September.
Colonial art: The case of a piece stolen from Cameroon
(Cameroon; Germany)Almut Dieden (2020). Colonial art: The case of a piece stolen from Cameroon. CW. 2 September.
Berlin returns tattooed Maori heads to New Zealand
(New Zealand; Germany)Catherine Hickley (2020). Berlin returns tattooed Maori heads to New Zealand. The Art Newspaper. 2 September.
Germany's colonial past catches up with it
(Germany; Namibia; Tanzania; Burundi)Antonio Cascais (2020). Germany's colonial past catches up with it. DW. 30 August.
German art dealer and socialite, 38, is arrested in Lisbon and faces being extradited to UK over '£1m sale of Yayoi Kusama pumpkin that buyer never received'
(Germany; Portugal)Nicole Conner (2020). German art dealer and socialite, 38, is arrested in Lisbon and faces being extradited to UK over '£1m sale of Yayoi Kusama pumpkin that buyer never received'. The Daily Mail. 24 August.
Burundi to demand €36 billion from Germany, Belgium for colonial rule: report
(Burundi; Germany; Belgium)DW (2020). Burundi to demand €36 billion from Germany, Belgium for colonial rule: report. DW. 16 August.
Auction House Repatriates Sacred Indigenous Items, Possibly a Human Scalp
(Canada; Germany)Josh Gabert-Doyon (2020). Auction House Repatriates Sacred Indigenous Items, Possibly a Human Scalp. Vice. 11 August.
Obaseki, German Govt Parley on Return of Benin Stolen Artifacts, Completion of Edo Museum
(Nigeria; Germany)Kelvin Okereafor (2020). Obaseki, German Govt Parley on Return of Benin Stolen Artifacts, Completion of Edo Museum. The Nigerian Observer. 18 March.
Security Guards Are Under Investigation as the $1 Billion Green Vault Heist in Dresden Increasingly Looks Like an Inside Job
(Germany)Kate Brown (2020). Security Guards Are Under Investigation as the $1 Billion Green Vault Heist in Dresden Increasingly Looks Like an Inside Job. ArtNet News. 9 March.
Italy hands Nazi-looted Renaissance sculpture from the Uffizi to Germany
(Germany; Italy)Catherine Hickley (2020). Italy hands Nazi-looted Renaissance sculpture from the Uffizi to Germany. The Art Newspaper. 21 February.
Berlin gold coin heist: 3 sentenced to jail
(Germany)Austin Davis (2020). Berlin gold coin heist: 3 sentenced to jail. DW. 20 February.
How Berlin's lost Victoria statue turned up at the Hermitage Museum
(Russia; Germany)Anastassia Boutsko (2020). How Berlin's lost Victoria statue turned up at the Hermitage Museum. DW. 14 February.
The Mystery of the Painting in Gallery 634
(United States of America; Germany)Graham Bowley (2020). The Mystery of the Painting in Gallery 634. The New York Times. 8 February.
Germany needs to confront its not-so-hidden history of colonial slaughter in Namibia
(Namibia; Germany)Carien Du Plessis (2020). Germany needs to confront its not-so-hidden history of colonial slaughter in Namibia. Daily Maverick. 6 February.
A Nazi-looted art database prevailed in German court after a collector demanded it take down a painting.
(Germany)Christy Kuesel (2020). A Nazi-looted art database prevailed in German court after a collector demanded it take down a painting.. Artsy. 4 February.
Germany returns antiquities to Mexico
(Mexico; Germany)Sean Sinico (2020). Germany returns antiquities to Mexico. DW. 17 January.
Dutch art sleuth finds rare stolen copy of 'Prince of Persian poets'
(Germany; Iran; United Kingdom; France)AFP (2020). Dutch art sleuth finds rare stolen copy of 'Prince of Persian poets'. France 24. 17 January.
Three Munich Museums Restitute 9 Nazi-Looted Artworks to the Heirs of Jewish Collectors
(Germany)Kate Brown (2019). Three Munich Museums Restitute 9 Nazi-Looted Artworks to the Heirs of Jewish Collectors. ArtNet News. 5 August.
Christie's Worked With the FBI to Return Art Looted by Nazis
(Germany; United States of America)Helen Holmes (2019). Christie's Worked With the FBI to Return Art Looted by Nazis. Observer. 2 August.
FBI New York Art Crime Team Returns Vases Stolen During Nazi Rule in Germany
(Germany; United States of America)FBI (2019). FBI New York Art Crime Team Returns Vases Stolen During Nazi Rule in Germany. FBI. 1 August.
Germany Is Returning Artifacts Stolen From a Namibian Freedom Fighter During Its Colonial Rule
(Namibia; Germany)Henri Neuendorf (2019). Germany Is Returning Artifacts Stolen From a Namibian Freedom Fighter During Its Colonial Rule. ArtNet News. 15 February.
Germany still has a problematic approach towards Nazi-era art restitution
(Germany)Sara Angel (2019). Germany still has a problematic approach towards Nazi-era art restitution. The Globe and Mail. 15 February.
German auction house pulls 26 'Hitler paintings' on forgery fears
(Germany)AFP (2019). German auction house pulls 26 'Hitler paintings' on forgery fears. France 24. 7 February.
Germany allocates €1.9m for museums to research colonial-era acquisitions
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2019). Germany allocates €1.9m for museums to research colonial-era acquisitions. The Art Newspaper. 5 February.
Jewish collector's heirs claim US painting was stolen by Nazis
(Germany; United States of America)Associated Press (2019). Jewish collector's heirs claim US painting was stolen by Nazis. Ynet. 5 February.
Art market `turns blind eye' to Hitler fakes
(Germany)David Crossland (2019). Art market `turns blind eye' to Hitler fakes. The Times. 3 February.
The Fight to Repatriate African Skulls in European Museum Collections
(South Africa; Tanzania; Germany; France)Tarisai Ngangura (2019). The Fight to Repatriate African Skulls in European Museum Collections. Vice. 25 January.
Colonial art restitution: 'The desire is not to wipe museums clean'
(France; Germany; General)Sönje Storm (2019). Colonial art restitution: 'The desire is not to wipe museums clean'. DW. 23 January.
Were Your Family's Books Stolen by the Nazis? New Online Initiative Might Help You Find Them
(Germany)Ofer Aderet (2019). Were Your Family's Books Stolen by the Nazis? New Online Initiative Might Help You Find Them. Haaretz. 22 January.
The Books Stolen by the Nazis That Made It Back to the Jewish Victims' Heirs
(Germany)Ofer Aderet (2019). The Books Stolen by the Nazis That Made It Back to the Jewish Victims' Heirs. Haaretz. 20 January.
Librarians And Researchers Are Finally Making Strides Returning Nazi-Looted Books
(United States of America; Germany)P.J. Grisar (2019). Librarians And Researchers Are Finally Making Strides Returning Nazi-Looted Books. Forward. 15 January.
German Owners of Painting Sought by Italy Say It's Not Nazi-looted Art
(Germany; Italy)DPA (2019). German Owners of Painting Sought by Italy Say It's Not Nazi-looted Art. Haaretz. 15 January.
The Hunt for the Nazi Loot Still Sitting on Library Shelves
(Germany; United States of America)Milton Esterow (2019). The Hunt for the Nazi Loot Still Sitting on Library Shelves. The New York Times. 14 January.
Fascinating 17th century 'social document' plundered during WWII recovered after being put up for auction
(Poland; Germany)Stuart Dowell (2018). Fascinating 17th century 'social document' plundered during WWII recovered after being put up for auction. The First News. 28 December.
German museums 'willing to return' looted colonial objects
(Germany; General)Wiebke Ahrndt (2018). German museums 'willing to return' looted colonial objects. DW. 26 December.
Egyptian Ex-Minister Calls for Return of Nefertiti's Bust From Germany
(Egypt; Germany)Egypt Independent (2018). Egyptian Ex-Minister Calls for Return of Nefertiti's Bust From Germany. Albawaba. 21 December.
Restitution Of Cultural Property To Germany Out Of Question - Russian Culture Ministry
(Russia; Germany)Mohammad Ali (2018). Restitution Of Cultural Property To Germany Out Of Question - Russian Culture Ministry. Urdu Point. 20 December.
Kenya is starting to track its valuable stolen artifacts worldwide—with German help
(Kenya; Germany)Adbi Latif Dahir (2018). Kenya is starting to track its valuable stolen artifacts worldwide—with German help. Quartz. 12 December.
What the Nazis stole from synagogues during the November 1938 pogrom
(Germany)Monika Griebeler (2018). What the Nazis stole from synagogues during the November 1938 pogrom. DW. 9 November.
A Family Recovered Most of What the Nazis Stole. But Not This.
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2018). A Family Recovered Most of What the Nazis Stole. But Not This.. The New York Times. 31 October.
Paintings Looted by Nazis to eh Presented in Israel for the First Time
(Israel; Germany)Juliane Helmhold (2018). Paintings Looted by Nazis to eh Presented in Israel for the First Time. The Jerusalem Post. 4 October.
How One of Hitler's Favorite Works of Art Got Stolen—Twice
(Germany)Allison McNearney (2018). How One of Hitler's Favorite Works of Art Got Stolen—Twice. The Daily Beast. 21 September.
Peru: Ministry Displays Recovered Stolen Cultural Pieces
(Peru; Germany)Telesur (2018). Peru: Ministry Displays Recovered Stolen Cultural Pieces. Telesur. 21 September.
Red tape is stifling German auctions
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2018). Red tape is stifling German auctions. The Art Newspaper. 17 September.
Cornelius Wasn't the Only Gurlitt Sibling to Inherit Nazi-Looted Art
(Germany)Meilan Solly (2018). Cornelius Wasn't the Only Gurlitt Sibling to Inherit Nazi-Looted Art. Smithsonian. 13 September.
It Turns Out Cornelius Gurlitt's Sister Hid Nazi-Looted Art, Too, as Four Drawings Are Returned to Jewish Heirs
(Germany)Naomi Rea (2018). It Turns Out Cornelius Gurlitt's Sister Hid Nazi-Looted Art, Too, as Four Drawings Are Returned to Jewish Heirs. ArtNet News. 11 September.
Nazi-looted art: 4 further works from Gurlitt collection identified
(Germany)DW (2018). Nazi-looted art: 4 further works from Gurlitt collection identified. DW. 10 September.
Germany Returns Stolen Peruvian Pre-Incan Mask 21 Years Later
(Peru; Germany)Telesur (2018). Germany Returns Stolen Peruvian Pre-Incan Mask 21 Years Later. Telesur. 7 September.
Illegally salvaged U-boat propeller given back German Navy in Plymouth
(United Kingdom; Germany)Max Channon (2018). Illegally salvaged U-boat propeller given back German Navy in Plymouth. Plymouth Live. 4 September.
Jewish heirs take on an art foundation that rights Nazi wrongs
(Germany)William D. Cohan (2018). Jewish heirs take on an art foundation that rights Nazi wrongs. Business Mirror. 3 September.
"These ancestor remains were stolen and sold overseas"
(New Zealand; United States of America; Germany)Te Kuru o te Marama Dewes (2018). "These ancestor remains were stolen and sold overseas". Maori Television. 13 July.
Artefacts worth €40m recovered in raids across Europe
(Italy; Spain; Germany; United Kingdom)BBC News (2018). Artefacts worth €40m recovered in raids across Europe. BBC News. 4 July.
Berlin museum returns Nazi-looted 15th century relic to Jewish collector's heirs
(Germany)Polina Garaev (2018). Berlin museum returns Nazi-looted 15th century relic to Jewish collector's heirs. i24 News. 2 July.
Germany moves slowly on returning museum exhibits to ex-colonies
(Germany; Tanzania)Philip Oltermann (2018). Germany moves slowly on returning museum exhibits to ex-colonies. The Guardian. 17 May.
Berlin's Ethnological Museum returns Alaskan grave artefacts looted by explorer
(Germany; United States of America)Catherine Hickley (2018). Berlin's Ethnological Museum returns Alaskan grave artefacts looted by explorer. The Art Newspaper. 17 May.
Hamburg museum says its Benin bronzes could return to Nigeria—but not yet
(Germany; Nigeria)Catherine Hickley (2018). Hamburg museum says its Benin bronzes could return to Nigeria—but not yet. The Art Newspaper. 11 May.
German researchers trace Jewish newspaper mogul's vast Nazi-looted art collection
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2018). German researchers trace Jewish newspaper mogul's vast Nazi-looted art collection. The Art Newspaper. 8 May.
Canadians withdraw from Düsseldorf show about Jewish dealer Max Stern
(Germany; Canada)Catherine Hickley (2018). Canadians withdraw from Düsseldorf show about Jewish dealer Max Stern. The Art Newspaper. 3 May.
Jewish ghosts linger as German households still make use of stolen heirlooms
(Germany)Dina Gold (2018). Jewish ghosts linger as German households still make use of stolen heirlooms. The Times of Israel. 25 April.
Trial for mass theft of Georg Baselitz art starts in Munich
(Germany)Cristina Burack (2018). Trial for mass theft of Georg Baselitz art starts in Munich. DW. 10 April.
German Culture Minister Meets With France to Find Common Ground on Colonial Heritage and European Policy
(Germany; France)Kate Brown (2018). German Culture Minister Meets With France to Find Common Ground on Colonial Heritage and European Policy. ArtNet News. 10 April.
Unknown or Unreal? The Shadow on Some Russian Avant-Garde Art
(Russia; Germany)Catherine Hickley (2018). Unknown or Unreal? The Shadow on Some Russian Avant-Garde Art. The New York Times. 6 April.
Hildebrand Gurlitt's Disputed Henry Moore Will Have a Starring Role in the BBC's Hit Art Detective Series
(Germany)Javier Pes (2018). Hildebrand Gurlitt's Disputed Henry Moore Will Have a Starring Role in the BBC's Hit Art Detective Series. ArtNet News. 29 March.
Christian Jankowski fills Berlin auction house with 'fakes'
(Germany)Laurie Rojas (2018). Christian Jankowski fills Berlin auction house with 'fakes'. The Art Newspaper. 27 March.
Germany returns 3,000-year-old Olmec statues to Mexico
(Mexico; Germany)BBC News (2018). Germany returns 3,000-year-old Olmec statues to Mexico. BBC News. 21 March.
Case Against the Alleged Mastermind of a Russian Avant-Garde Forgery Ring Ends With Convictions on a Lesser Charge
(Germany; Russia; Israel)Henri Neuendorf (2018). Case Against the Alleged Mastermind of a Russian Avant-Garde Forgery Ring Ends With Convictions on a Lesser Charge. ArtNet News. 15 March.
Face to face with the Gurlitt hoard
(Switzerland; Germany)Madeline Schwatz (2018). Face to face with the Gurlitt hoard. Apollo. 31 January.
Art Thieves Target Markus Lüpertz—Again—in a Brazen Robbery
(Germany)Hili Perlson (2018). Art Thieves Target Markus Lüpertz—Again—in a Brazen Robbery. ArtNet News. 15 January.
Erpressung gescheitert – Diebe geben Nolde-Gemälde zurück
(Germany; Denmark)Failed Extortion - Thieves return Nolde painting
Welt (2018). Erpressung gescheitert – Diebe geben Nolde-Gemälde zurück. Welt. 12 January.
Is a Drawing in the Gurlitt Hoard an Unknown Early Work by Henry Moore?
(Germany; Switzerland)Javier Pes (2018). Is a Drawing in the Gurlitt Hoard an Unknown Early Work by Henry Moore?. ArtNet News. 9 January.
Artists Build a Holocaust Memorial Beside Far-Right German Politician's House
(Germany)Claire Voon (2017). Artists Build a Holocaust Memorial Beside Far-Right German Politician's House. Hyperallergic. 27 December.
German museum reverses plan to cancel show on Montreal gallery owner Max Stern
(Germany)Montreal Gazette (2017). German museum reverses plan to cancel show on Montreal gallery owner Max Stern. Montreal Gazette. 22 December.
Humboldt Forum And Selective Amnesia: Research Instead Of Restitution Of African Artefacts.
(Nigeria; Ghana; Germany)Kwame Opoku (2017). Humboldt Forum And Selective Amnesia: Research Instead Of Restitution Of African Artefacts.. Modern Ghana. 22 December.
In Reversal, Düsseldorf Will Hold Exhibition About Jewish Dealer
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2017). In Reversal, Düsseldorf Will Hold Exhibition About Jewish Dealer. The New York Times. 21 December.
German museum returning objects robbed from Alaskan graves
(United States of America; Germany)Associated Press (2017). German museum returning objects robbed from Alaskan graves. KTUU. 19 December.
WJC President Raps Duesseldorf For Cancelled Max Stern Exhibit
(Germany)Janice Arnold (2017). WJC President Raps Duesseldorf For Cancelled Max Stern Exhibit. The Canadian Jewish News. 8 December.
Polish painting withdrawn from London auction
(Poland; Germany; United Kingdom)Radio Poland (2017). Polish painting withdrawn from London auction. Radio Poland. 28 November.
Stolen John Lennon items recovered in Berlin
(Germany; Turkey)BBC News (2017). Stolen John Lennon items recovered in Berlin. BBC News. 21 November.
The Void at the Heart of 'Gurlitt: Status Report'
(Switzerland; Germany)Michael Kimmelman (2017). The Void at the Heart of 'Gurlitt: Status Report'. The New York Times. 19 November.
Cancellation of Max Stern exhibition an affront to memory
(Germany; Canada)Montreal Gazette (2017). Cancellation of Max Stern exhibition an affront to memory. Montreal Gazette. 17 November.
German museum cancels Max Stern exhibit because of 'restitution claims'
(Germany)Catherine Solyom (2017). German museum cancels Max Stern exhibit because of 'restitution claims'. Montreal Gazette. 16 November.
Düsseldorf abruptly cancels exhibition about Jewish dealer Max Stern
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2017). Düsseldorf abruptly cancels exhibition about Jewish dealer Max Stern. The Art Newspaper. 15 November.
Painting looted from Hitler to be auctioned in Cologne
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2017). Painting looted from Hitler to be auctioned in Cologne. The Art Newspaper. 14 November.
Archaeologists say human evolution study used stolen bone
(Netherlands; Germany)Ewan Callaway (2017). Archaeologists say human evolution study used stolen bone. Nature. 13 November.
Malevich painting in Düsseldorf state collection exposed as forgery
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2017). Malevich painting in Düsseldorf state collection exposed as forgery. The Art Newspaper. 10 November.
Ancient Mayan Heads Smuggled Out of Guatemala Return Home After More Than 50 Years
(Guatemala; Germany; Italy; Switzerland)C. Paton (2017). Ancient Mayan Heads Smuggled Out of Guatemala Return Home After More Than 50 Years. Newsweek. 10 November.
Guatemala Welcomes Home Mayan Artifacts Rescued from Europe
(Guatemala; Switzerland; Germany; Italy)Telesur (2017). Guatemala Welcomes Home Mayan Artifacts Rescued from Europe. Telesur. 9 November.
Nazi art theft: How Hitler's art dealer amassed looted paintings to save his own skin
(Germany)Michael Glover (2017). Nazi art theft: How Hitler's art dealer amassed looted paintings to save his own skin. The Independent. 8 November.
The tricky process of returning Nazi-looted art
(France; Germany; United States of America; Austria)The Straits Times (2017). The tricky process of returning Nazi-looted art. The Straits Times. 6 November.
Secrets Of A Courbet "Ghost" Landscape In Switzerland
(Switzerland; Germany)Virginie Nussbaum (2017). Secrets Of A Courbet "Ghost" Landscape In Switzerland. World Crunch. 3 November.
Thieves Are Breaking Into Zoos and Stealing Rare Animals
(Germany; France; Netherlands)Ben Crair (2017). Thieves Are Breaking Into Zoos and Stealing Rare Animals. National Geographic. 3 November.
Nazi-era art hoard makes German exhibition debut in Bonn
(Germany)Riham Alkousaa (2017). Nazi-era art hoard makes German exhibition debut in Bonn. Reuters. 2 November.
Hidden Treasures of Nazis' Art Dealer Finally Go on Display
(Germany; Switzerland; Austria)Melissa Eddy (2017). Hidden Treasures of Nazis' Art Dealer Finally Go on Display. The New York Times. 1 November.
Hurghada airport officials foil attempt to smuggle 18th-century Coptic icon
(Egypt; Germany)Nevine El-Aref (2017). Hurghada airport officials foil attempt to smuggle 18th-century Coptic icon. Ahram Online. 29 October.
Gurlitt Nazi Looted Art Collection Goes On Display
(Germany; Switzerland)Artlyst (2017). Gurlitt Nazi Looted Art Collection Goes On Display. Artlyst. 28 October.
Works hoarded by son of Nazi art dealer to go on public display
(Switzerland; Germany)Kate Connolly (2017). Works hoarded by son of Nazi art dealer to go on public display. The Guardian. 27 October.
Remains stolen from burial caves return to Hawaii after more than a century
(United States of America; Germany)KHON (2017). Remains stolen from burial caves return to Hawaii after more than a century. KHON. 26 October.
Painting in Gurlitt hoard identified as Nazi loot—thanks to a tiny repair hole
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2017). Painting in Gurlitt hoard identified as Nazi loot—thanks to a tiny repair hole. The Art Newspaper. 26 October.
German State Returns Human Bones Stolen From Hawaii Caves
(Germany; United States of America)Associated Press (2017). German State Returns Human Bones Stolen From Hawaii Caves. US News. 23 October.
Pressure On Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation And Humboldt-Forum To Return Illegally Acquired Artefacts And Human Remains
(Ghana; Germany)Kwame Opoku (2017). Pressure On Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation And Humboldt-Forum To Return Illegally Acquired Artefacts And Human Remains. Modern Ghana. 20 October.
Looted Benin bronzes to be lent back to Nigeria
(United Kingdom; Germany; Nigeria; France)Gareth Harris (2017). Looted Benin bronzes to be lent back to Nigeria. The Art Newspaper. 16 October.
Gurlitt's Swiss dealer breaks silence on his client
(Switzerland; Germany)SwissInfo (2017). Gurlitt's Swiss dealer breaks silence on his client. Expatica. 12 October.
1,000 African Skulls Stolen for Racist Research in Germany Discovered in a Museum Basement
(Germany; Rwanda; Tanzania; Burundi)Kristin Hugo (2017). 1,000 African Skulls Stolen for Racist Research in Germany Discovered in a Museum Basement. Newsweek. 6 October.
Vandals spray swastika on Sculpture Projects Münster exhibit
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2017). Vandals spray swastika on Sculpture Projects Münster exhibit. The Art Newspaper. 25 September.
Berlin police laugh off theft of their own Nazi artefacts
(Germany)David Charter (2017). Berlin police laugh off theft of their own Nazi artefacts. The Sunday Times. 22 September.
Germany launches internet portal to fight art trafficking
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2017). Germany launches internet portal to fight art trafficking. The Art Newspaper. 19 September.
Who Stole 'The Big Maple Leaf,' the Biggest Coin in the World?
(Germany)Allison McNearney (2017). Who Stole 'The Big Maple Leaf,' the Biggest Coin in the World?. The Daily Beast. 16 September.
German Police Uncover $3 Million Art Heist, Including Baselitz Work
(Germany)Edmund Heaphy (2017). German Police Uncover $3 Million Art Heist, Including Baselitz Work. The New York Times. 5 September.
Italy displays marble Roman head stolen in World War II
(Italy; Algeria; France; Germany; United States of America)Associated Press (2017). Italy displays marble Roman head stolen in World War II. The Times of Israel. 2 September.
Germany investigating cultural goods lost under communists
(Germany)Associated Press (2017). Germany investigating cultural goods lost under communists. Timmins Today. 1 September.
The Mystery Behind The Lost Books Of A Cherished Lublin Yeshiva
(Poland; Germany)Barbara Finkelstein (2017). The Mystery Behind The Lost Books Of A Cherished Lublin Yeshiva. Forward. 31 August.
Follow our example and return Nazi-looted art, German bakery firm urges companies
(Germany)Daniel Sugarman (2017). Follow our example and return Nazi-looted art, German bakery firm urges companies. The Jewish Chronicle. 23 August.
Cologne secures cathedral in light of Sagrada Familia terror plot
(Germany; Spain)DW (2017). Cologne secures cathedral in light of Sagrada Familia terror plot. DW. 23 August.
'We should give back art looted by the Nazis'
(Germany)Joe Miller (2017). 'We should give back art looted by the Nazis'. BBC News. 22 August.
Conservators remove fungus and cobwebs from Gurlitt hoard
(Switzerland; Germany)Catherine Hickley (2017). Conservators remove fungus and cobwebs from Gurlitt hoard. The Art Newspaper. 15 August.
What Became of Europe's Nazi-Looted Libraries?
(Belarus; Russia; Germany)Daniel Witkin (2017). What Became of Europe's Nazi-Looted Libraries?. Forward. 8 August.
Germany Returns Books Stolen by Nazis to Holocaust Survivors, Heirs
(Germany)JTA (2017). Germany Returns Books Stolen by Nazis to Holocaust Survivors, Heirs. The Jerusalem Post. 7 August.
80 Years After Hitler's 'Degenerate Art' Show, Two German Museums Confront Its Dark Legacy
(Germany)Henri Neuendorf (2017). 80 Years After Hitler's 'Degenerate Art' Show, Two German Museums Confront Its Dark Legacy. ArtNet News. 4 August.
With Repeat Attacks, Skulptur Projekte Münster Proves a Playground for Thieves and Vandals
(Germany)Naomi Rea (2017). With Repeat Attacks, Skulptur Projekte Münster Proves a Playground for Thieves and Vandals. ArtNet News. 1 August.
Thieves damage Koki Tanaka work at Sculpture Projects Münster
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2017). Thieves damage Koki Tanaka work at Sculpture Projects Münster. The Art Newspaper. 1 August.
Artist Ida Ekblad Wins the Right to Feature a CEO's 6-Year-Old Daughter in Her Work
(Germany)Henri Neuendorf (2017). Artist Ida Ekblad Wins the Right to Feature a CEO's 6-Year-Old Daughter in Her Work. ArtNet News. 28 July.
Stolen £3.3m solid gold Queen Elizabeth II coin 'found melted down' after 'Lebanese mafia' arrests
(Germany; Lebanon)Rachel Bishop (2017). Stolen £3.3m solid gold Queen Elizabeth II coin 'found melted down' after 'Lebanese mafia' arrests. The Mirror. 28 July.
After 26 Years, Munich Settles Case Over a Klee Looted by Nazis
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2017). After 26 Years, Munich Settles Case Over a Klee Looted by Nazis. The New York Times. 26 July.
El alemán que descubrió San Agustín y se robó 21 estatuas
(Colombia; Germany)Vicente Silva Vargas (2017). El alemán que descubrió San Agustín y se robó 21 estatuas. Laboyanos. 26 July.
Painting From Goering's Collection Is Returned to Banker's Heirs
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2017). Painting From Goering's Collection Is Returned to Banker's Heirs. The New York Times. 21 July.
Vandals Destroy Nicole Eisenman's Celebrated Artwork for Skulptur Projekte Münster Overnight
(Germany)Hili Perlson (2017). Vandals Destroy Nicole Eisenman's Celebrated Artwork for Skulptur Projekte Münster Overnight. ArtNet News. 20 July.
Germany makes arrests over theft of giant solid-gold coin
(Germany)BBC News (2017). Germany makes arrests over theft of giant solid-gold coin. BBC News. 12 July.
Four Are Arrested in Theft of Giant Gold Coin From Berlin Museum
(Germany)David Shimer (2017). Four Are Arrested in Theft of Giant Gold Coin From Berlin Museum. The New York Times. 12 July.
Native American Artists to Lawmakers: Clamp Down on Counterfeiters
(United States of America; Germany)Cecily Hilleary (2017). Native American Artists to Lawmakers: Clamp Down on Counterfeiters. Voice of America. 12 July.
Stolen by a Russian spy, Dutch painting now returned to German museum
(Germany; United States of America; Russia)Gaby Reucher (2017). Stolen by a Russian spy, Dutch painting now returned to German museum. DW. 11 July.
Dusseldorf museum pulls painting from show after Nazi loot claim
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2017). Dusseldorf museum pulls painting from show after Nazi loot claim. The Art Newspaper. 11 July.
First works from Nazi-era art hoard arrive at Swiss museum
(Germany; Switzerland)AFP (2017). First works from Nazi-era art hoard arrive at Swiss museum. The Local. 9 July.
Feather thief behind bars after CHF6 million museum raids
(Switzerland; Germany; Austria)SwissInfo (2017). Feather thief behind bars after CHF6 million museum raids. SwissInfo. 5 July.
Exhibitions offer a look at art stolen or bought by the Nazis
(Germany; Switzerland)Melissa Eddy (2017). Exhibitions offer a look at art stolen or bought by the Nazis. Business Mirror. 3 July.
The first glimpse inside a Nazi looted art collection
(Germany; Switzerland)Noah Charney (2017). The first glimpse inside a Nazi looted art collection. Salon. 2 July.
'Suspicious' art from Nazi dealer to go on show in Germany
(Germany)Stefan Dege (2017). 'Suspicious' art from Nazi dealer to go on show in Germany. DW. 27 June.
Ei Arakawa sculpture vandalised at Sculpture Projects Münster
(Germany)Gareth Harris (2017). Ei Arakawa sculpture vandalised at Sculpture Projects Münster. The Art Newspaper. 21 June.
Frank Ocean Has Been Accused of Stealing the Art for His blondedRadio Show
(United States of America; Germany)Joshua Espinoza (2017). Frank Ocean Has Been Accused of Stealing the Art for His blondedRadio Show. Complex. 8 June.
How Two Top Collectors Avoided Germanys New Protectionist Art Law
(Germany)Eileen Kinsella (2017). How Two Top Collectors Avoided Germanys New Protectionist Art Law. ArtNet News. 2 June.
Lost Since World War II, Egyptian Artifact Returns to Germany
(Germany; United States of America; Egypt)Megan Gannon (2017). Lost Since World War II, Egyptian Artifact Returns to Germany. Live Science. 1 June.
Why did the Nazis steal so many books?
(Germany)Noah Charney (2017). Why did the Nazis steal so many books?. Salon. 28 May.
Dozens of Māori and Moriori Remains Return to New Zealand from European Museums
(New Zealand; Germany)Allison Meier (2017). Dozens of Māori and Moriori Remains Return to New Zealand from European Museums. Hyperallergic. 25 May.
Pissarro painting in Gurlitt trove returned to heir of Max Heilbronn
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2017). Pissarro painting in Gurlitt trove returned to heir of Max Heilbronn. The Art Newspaper. 23 May.
Dr. Oetker compensates Jewish heirs for silver windmill cup in collection
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2017). Dr. Oetker compensates Jewish heirs for silver windmill cup in collection. The Art Newspaper. 19 May.
Tiara adorned with 367 diamonds stolen from German museum
(Germany)Associated Press (2017). Tiara adorned with 367 diamonds stolen from German museum. The Daily Mail. 8 May.
Church regains three icons stolen from the north
(Cyprus; Germany)Cyprus Mail (2017). Church regains three icons stolen from the north. Cyprus Mail. 5 May.
Alex Katz Painting Stolen From Munich Gallery in Broad Daylight
(Germany)Alyssa Buffenstein (2017). Alex Katz Painting Stolen From Munich Gallery in Broad Daylight. ArtNet News. 2 May.
Wreck of Nazi ship believed to have been carrying priceless stolen artwork when it was sunk in 1943 by a submarine attack is discovered close to Crimea
(Russia; Ukraine; Germany)Fionn Hargreaves (2017). Wreck of Nazi ship believed to have been carrying priceless stolen artwork when it was sunk in 1943 by a submarine attack is discovered close to Crimea. The Daily Mail. 28 April.
Holocaust memory under siege in political and artworlds
(Germany; United States of America)Stewart Ain (2017). Holocaust memory under siege in political and artworlds. New Jersey Jewish News. 27 April.
Bern museum awaits works from Gurlitt art collection in June
(Switzerland; Germany)Associated Press (2017). Bern museum awaits works from Gurlitt art collection in June. News 1130. 26 April.
Search for stolen gold coin throws up plenty of clues but no suspect
(Germany)German Press Agency (2017). Search for stolen gold coin throws up plenty of clues but no suspect. Daily Sabah. 26 April.
German group appeals decision to allow lawsuit over Nazi art theft claims
(United States of America; Germany)Reuters (2017). German group appeals decision to allow lawsuit over Nazi art theft claims. Reuters. 21 April.
The Nazis didn't just burn Jewish books - they stole millions, too
(Germany)Rafael Medoff (2017). The Nazis didn't just burn Jewish books - they stole millions, too. Haaretz. 20 April.
Art provenance cases reveal complexities of Germany's record on restitution
(United States of America; Germany)Stewart Ain (2017). Art provenance cases reveal complexities of Germany's record on restitution. The Jewish Week. 20 April.
Germany to appeal first ruling allowing Nazi-looted art claim against it in U.S. court
(United States of America; Germany)Spencer S. Hsu (2017). Germany to appeal first ruling allowing Nazi-looted art claim against it in U.S. court. The Washington Post. 14 April.
Germany to investigate mass plunder of works of art by Stasi in Cold War era
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2017). Germany to investigate mass plunder of works of art by Stasi in Cold War era. The Art Newspaper. 13 April.
How the Nazi-Tainted Gurlitt Hoard Is Shaping documenta 14
(Germany; Greece)Sarah Cascone (2017). How the Nazi-Tainted Gurlitt Hoard Is Shaping documenta 14. ArtNet News. 4 April.
US court: Jewish descendants can sue Germany for return of Nazi-looted art
(United States of America; Germany)The Jewish Post (2017). US court: Jewish descendants can sue Germany for return of Nazi-looted art. The Jerusalem Post. 4 April.
The Mystery of Lucian Freud's Missing 'Bacon'
(Germany)Allison McNearney (2017). The Mystery of Lucian Freud's Missing 'Bacon'. The Daily Beast. 2 April.
Stolen Antiquities Returned from Munich Arrive at National Archaeological Museum in Athens
(Greece; Germany)Kerry Kolasa-Sikiaridi (2017). Stolen Antiquities Returned from Munich Arrive at National Archaeological Museum in Athens. Greek Reporter. 1 April.
Germany pays €1.2 million for Kirchner painting seized by Nazis
(Germany)Reuters (2017). Germany pays €1.2 million for Kirchner painting seized by Nazis. Ynet News. 31 March.
After the theft of the Big Maple Leaf
(Germany)Gero Schliess (2017). After the theft of the Big Maple Leaf. DW. 31 March.
German art police target Munich show in early March
(Germany)Jeff Starck (2017). German art police target Munich show in early March. Coin World. 31 March.
Thieves Take a Chunk of Change, All 221 Pounds of It, From a Berlin Museum
(Germany; Canada)Melissa Eddy (2017). Thieves Take a Chunk of Change, All 221 Pounds of It, From a Berlin Museum. The New York Times. 27 March.
What Should You Do With Your Father's Nazi Keepsake?
(United States of America; Germany)Kwame Anthony Appiah (2017). What Should You Do With Your Father's Nazi Keepsake?. The New York Times. 22 March.
German Art Collectors Face a Painful Past: Do I Own Nazi Loot?
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2017). German Art Collectors Face a Painful Past: Do I Own Nazi Loot?. The New York Times. 14 March.
Police Raid Artist's Berlin Studio, Confiscate Artwork
(Germany)Isaac Kaplan (2017). Police Raid Artist's Berlin Studio, Confiscate Artwork. Artsy. 10 March.
Dr. Oetker Is Showing the World What to Do with Nazi-Looted Art
(Germany)Isaac Kaplan (2017). Dr. Oetker Is Showing the World What to Do with Nazi-Looted Art. Artsy. 8 March.
Facing Germany's colonial heritage: It's 'detective work'
(Germany)Julia Hitz (2017). Facing Germany's colonial heritage: It's 'detective work'. DW. 7 March.
Nazi art theft: Germany helps Jewish collector's heirs hunt stolen works
(Germany; United States of America)Kate Connolly (2017). Nazi art theft: Germany helps Jewish collector's heirs hunt stolen works. The Guardian. 7 March.
Old fisherman still homesick
(Turkey; Germany)Ozgen Acar (2017). Old fisherman still homesick. Hurriyet Daily News. 4 March.
Bank's Kandinsky painting was looted by Nazis, says family
(United States of America; Germany)Holly Watt (2017). Bank's Kandinsky painting was looted by Nazis, says family. The Guardian. 3 March.
Ancient bronze statuette lost after the Second World War returns to Berlin
(Germany; United Kingdom)Catherine Hickley (2017). Ancient bronze statuette lost after the Second World War returns to Berlin. The Art Newspaper. 1 March.
Sotheby's catalogue mistakenly includes work forged by Wolfgang Beltracchi
(Germany; United Kingdom)Catherine Hickley (2017). Sotheby's catalogue mistakenly includes work forged by Wolfgang Beltracchi. The Art Newspaper. 24 February.
Stolen Gate Returned to Germany's Dachau Concentration Camp
(Germany; Norway)Ken Schwartz (2017). Stolen Gate Returned to Germany's Dachau Concentration Camp. Voice of America. 24 February.
Germany returns Adolph von Menzel drawing sold under Nazi persecution
(Germany)Associated Press (2017). Germany returns Adolph von Menzel drawing sold under Nazi persecution. CBC. 20 February.
Markus Lüpertz Ditches His Düsseldorf Studio
(Germany)Alyssa Buffenstein (2017). Markus Lüpertz Ditches His Düsseldorf Studio. ArtNet News. 16 February.
Here's Your Chance to See Cornelius Gurlitt's Infamous Art Trove
(Switzerland; Germany)Sarah Cascone (2017). Here's Your Chance to See Cornelius Gurlitt's Infamous Art Trove. ArtNet News. 16 February.
Stolen artifacts from Turkey found in Germany
(Turkey; Germany)Ömer Erbil (2017). Stolen artifacts from Turkey found in Germany. Hurriyet Daily News. 14 February.
Germany Arrests Alleged Mastermind Behind Bardo Museum Terror Attack
(Tunisia; Germany)Henri Neuendorf (2017). Germany Arrests Alleged Mastermind Behind Bardo Museum Terror Attack. ArtNet News. 9 February.
Stunning portrait stolen by the Nazis finds a permanent home in Cambridge ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day
(United Kingdom; Germany)Adam Care (2017). Stunning portrait stolen by the Nazis finds a permanent home in Cambridge ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day. Cambridge News. 27 January.
Guatemala recupera 22 piezas arqueológicas en el extranjero
(Guatemala; Italy; Switzerland; Germany; United States of America; El Salvador)Guatemala recovers 22 archaeological pieces from abroad
Marlyn Valddez De León (2017). Guatemala recupera 22 piezas arqueológicas en el extranjero. AGN. 24 January.
Woman Accidentally Locked Inside a Museum in Germany
(Germany)Alyssa Buffenstein (2017). Woman Accidentally Locked Inside a Museum in Germany. ArtNet News. 24 January.
Colonial looting of our culture calls for justice
(Rwanda; Germany; Belgium)The New Times (2017). Colonial looting of our culture calls for justice. The New Times. 19 January.
German family firm to return Nazi-looted artwork to Jewish heirs
(Germany)JTA (2017). German family firm to return Nazi-looted artwork to Jewish heirs. The Times of Israel. 13 January.
Nazi-loot panel asks Sprengel Museum to return Schmidt-Rottluff work to heirs
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2017). Nazi-loot panel asks Sprengel Museum to return Schmidt-Rottluff work to heirs. The Art Newspaper. 10 January.
David Chipperfield's Nazi-Era Renovation Plan of Munich's Haus der Kunst Sparks Outrage
(Germany)Henri Neuendorf (2016). David Chipperfield's Nazi-Era Renovation Plan of Munich's Haus der Kunst Sparks Outrage. ArtNet News. 29 December.
Roman Antiquity Missing Since World War II Found in Russia Roman Antiquity Missing Since World War II Found in Russia
(Russia; Germany)Hili Perlson (2016). Roman Antiquity Missing Since World War II Found in Russia Roman Antiquity Missing Since World War II Found in Russia. ArtNet News. 28 December.
Modern fight over ancient library
(Germany)David Rising (2016). Modern fight over ancient library. The Journal Gazette. 27 December.
Tapestry returning to Germany
(Germany; United States of America)Jamie Stengle (2016). Tapestry returning to Germany. The Durango Herald. 17 December.
The Tech behind Bitcoin Could Help Artists and Protect Collectors. So Why Won't They Use It?
(Germany)Oscar Lopez (2016). The Tech behind Bitcoin Could Help Artists and Protect Collectors. So Why Won't They Use It?. Artsy. 16 December.
Gericht: Gurlitts Testament ist gültig
(Switzerland; Germany)Court: Gurlitt's will is valid
Monopol (2016). Gericht: Gurlitts Testament ist gültig. Monopol. 15 December.
Bavaria to get back tapestry taken by GI from Hitler's Eagle's Nest
(Germany)The Japan Times (2016). Bavaria to get back tapestry taken by GI from Hitler's Eagle's Nest. The Japan Times. 15 December.
German Panel Rules That a Rare Violin Was Looted by Nazis
(Germany)Graham Bowley (2016). German Panel Rules That a Rare Violin Was Looted by Nazis. The New York Times. 9 December.
Heirs of Jewish art dealer sue German state for return of Nazi-looted artwork
(Germany)JTA (2016). Heirs of Jewish art dealer sue German state for return of Nazi-looted artwork. The Times of Israel. 7 December.
Heirs of Nazi-Persecuted Art Dealer Alfred Flechtheim Sue Bavarian Museums
(Germany; United States of America)Nicholas O'Donnell (2016). Heirs of Nazi-Persecuted Art Dealer Alfred Flechtheim Sue Bavarian Museums. JD Supra. 7 December.
Gate Stolen From Dachau Concentration Camp Recovered in Norway
(Germany)Jason Daley (2016). Gate Stolen From Dachau Concentration Camp Recovered in Norway. Smithsonian. 6 December.
Stolen Dachau concentration camp gate may have been found in Norway
(Germany)Karla Pequenino (2016). Stolen Dachau concentration camp gate may have been found in Norway. CNN. 2 December.
Berlin returns Nazi-looted sculpture to Jewish publisher's family
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2016). Berlin returns Nazi-looted sculpture to Jewish publisher's family. The Art Newspaper. 2 December.
Divers looted wrecks of sunken ships in Scapa Flow: Men fined in "first of its kind" case
(United Kingdom; Germany)Sarah Bruce (2016). Divers looted wrecks of sunken ships in Scapa Flow: Men fined in "first of its kind" case. The Press and Journal. 30 November.
Divers fined for raiding sunken German warships at Scapa Flow
(United Kingdom; Germany)BBC News (2016). Divers fined for raiding sunken German warships at Scapa Flow. BBC News. 29 November.
Iran Cancels Long-Awaited Exhibition of Shah Collection in Berlin
(Iran; Germany)Caroline Elbaor (2016). Iran Cancels Long-Awaited Exhibition of Shah Collection in Berlin. ArtNet News. 28 November.
Germany to fund research into Nazis' 'degenerate art'
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2016). Germany to fund research into Nazis' 'degenerate art'. The Art Newspaper. 21 November.
Germany appoints first Jewish members to Nazi-loot art panel
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2016). Germany appoints first Jewish members to Nazi-loot art panel. The Art Newspaper. 11 November.
Possible 'first encounter' Aboriginal shield uncovered in Berlin
(Australia; Germany)Lexi Metherell (2016). Possible 'first encounter' Aboriginal shield uncovered in Berlin. The New Daily. 10 November.
Germany returns ancient relics
(Germany; Peru)Alvaro Tassano (2016). Germany returns ancient relics. Peru This Week. 9 November.
Nobody Knows If These Nazi Home Movies Were Lost, Stolen or Destroyed at the National Archives
(Germany; United States of America)Matt Novak (2016). Nobody Knows If These Nazi Home Movies Were Lost, Stolen or Destroyed at the National Archives. Gizmodo. 3 November.
German Frozen Pizza Maker Reveals Nazi Art Loot in Company Collection
(Germany)The Jewish Press (2016). German Frozen Pizza Maker Reveals Nazi Art Loot in Company Collection. The Jewish Press. 31 October.
Ulay Remembers the Crime of a Lifetime 40 Years Later
(Germany)Noah Charney (2016). Ulay Remembers the Crime of a Lifetime 40 Years Later. Observer. 26 October.
Rukoro hints at reparation package
(Namibia; Germany)New Era (2016). Rukoro hints at reparation package. New Era. 25 October.
Mummy portraits stolen by Nazis, recovered, sell for over $300,000
(Switzerland; Germany)Ilan Ben Zion (2016). Mummy portraits stolen by Nazis, recovered, sell for over $300,000. The Times of India. 25 October.
Critics say Bavaria not doing enough on looted art
(Germany)Jefferson Chase (2016). Critics say Bavaria not doing enough on looted art. DW. 13 October.
When Art Thieves Target Treasures In Churches
(Germany)Tobias Heimbach (2016). When Art Thieves Target Treasures In Churches. World Crunch. 30 September.
Cultural Property Protection Law Comes Under Fire in Germany
(Germany)Conrad De Aenlle (2016). Cultural Property Protection Law Comes Under Fire in Germany. The New York Times. 29 September.
Anita Halpin among beneficiaries of Neue Galerie restitution
(Germany)Dan Duray (2016). Anita Halpin among beneficiaries of Neue Galerie restitution. The Art Newspaper. 28 September.
Lawful Heir of Artworks Looted by Gestapo Files Lawsuit in DC Federal Court
(Germany)The Jewish Voice (2016). Lawful Heir of Artworks Looted by Gestapo Files Lawsuit in DC Federal Court. The Jewish Voice. 28 September.
Cologne to return Menzel drawing sold in 1939 to Hildebrand Gurlitt
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2016). Cologne to return Menzel drawing sold in 1939 to Hildebrand Gurlitt. The Art Newspaper. 27 September.
Neue Galerie Returns Painting Seized by Nazis and Then Rebuys It in Settlement
(Germany)Graham Bowley (2016). Neue Galerie Returns Painting Seized by Nazis and Then Rebuys It in Settlement. The New York Times. 27 September.
Germany's new cultural protection law welcomed abroad
(Germany)Markus Hilgert (2016). Germany's new cultural protection law welcomed abroad. DW. 21 September.
The memorial plaque for David Bowie in Berlin has been stolen
(Germany)Press Association (2016). The memorial plaque for David Bowie in Berlin has been stolen. Press Association. 20 September.
Battle of Jutland war graves 'vandalised' by illegal metal scavengers
(Denmark; United Kingdom; Germany)Robert Booth (2016). Battle of Jutland war graves 'vandalised' by illegal metal scavengers. The Guardian. 18 September.
From Timbuktu to Grimsby, heritage deserves to be restored and revered
(Mali; Bosnia; Iraq; Germany)Simon Jenkins (2016). From Timbuktu to Grimsby, heritage deserves to be restored and revered. The Guardian. 25 August.
Rise of the Nazi-Grave Robbers
(Poland; Germany)Thomas Rogers (2016). Rise of the Nazi-Grave Robbers. Bloomberg. 23 August.
Prized painting stolen from Adolf Hitler comes to light 71 years later
(Germany; United States of America)Vicky Smith (2016). Prized painting stolen from Adolf Hitler comes to light 71 years later. Mirror. 12 August.
Pioneering war photographer Gerda Taro's images vandalised in Leipzig
(Germany)Julia Michalska (2016). Pioneering war photographer Gerda Taro's images vandalised in Leipzig. The Art Newspaper. 12 August.
90-Year-Old Vandalizes Crossword Artwork, Then Claims Copyright on the Result
(Germany)Brian Boucher (2016). 90-Year-Old Vandalizes Crossword Artwork, Then Claims Copyright on the Result. ArtNet News. 5 August.
German culture minister promises to reform Limbach Commission after mounting criticism
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2016). German culture minister promises to reform Limbach Commission after mounting criticism. The Art Newspaper. 5 August.
Magnus app founder hits back at critics
(Germany)Melanie Gerlis (2016). Magnus app founder hits back at critics. The Art Newspaper. 4 August.
Magnus Art-Pricing App Pulled from Apple Store Amid Evidence of Extensive Data Theft
(Germany)Brian Boucher (2016). Magnus Art-Pricing App Pulled from Apple Store Amid Evidence of Extensive Data Theft. ArtNet News. 1 August.
German tourists scale Colosseum in night time stunt
(Italy; Germany)Alexandra Sims (2016). German tourists scale Colosseum in night time stunt. The Independent. 1 August.
Long-Lost Engraving by Albrecht Dürer Discovered at Flea Market
(France; Germany)Hili Perlson (2016). Long-Lost Engraving by Albrecht Dürer Discovered at Flea Market. ArtNet News. 29 July.
Cologne cathedral hires lawyer to stop Pokemon players
(Germany)Associated Press (2016). Cologne cathedral hires lawyer to stop Pokemon players. Catholic Herald. 27 July.
Iran's National Library receives 2 rare Quran manuscripts
(Iran; Germany)Mehr News Agency (2016). Iran's National Library receives 2 rare Quran manuscripts. Mehr News Agency. 23 July.
Descendants of Jewish Owners Continue to Pursue Nazi-Stolen Art
(Germany)Boruch Shubert (2016). Descendants of Jewish Owners Continue to Pursue Nazi-Stolen Art. The Jewish Voice. 20 July.
New Research Says Gurlitt Collection Could Include 91 Nazi-Looted Works
(Switzerland; Germany)Henri Neuendorf (2016). New Research Says Gurlitt Collection Could Include 91 Nazi-Looted Works. ArtNet News. 19 July.
Nazi Art Loot Returned... to Nazis
(Germany)Doreen Carvajal (2016). Nazi Art Loot Returned... to Nazis. The New York Times. 15 July.
Bavarian Parliament Will Investigate Claims that Looted Art Was Returned to Nazis
(Germany)Eileen Kinsella (2016). Bavarian Parliament Will Investigate Claims that Looted Art Was Returned to Nazis. ArtNet News. 15 July.
German Parliament passes controversial law to protect cultural heritage
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2016). German Parliament passes controversial law to protect cultural heritage. The Art Newspaper. 9 July.
Netanyahu unwittingly secreted original Auschwitz blueprints to Israel
(Israel; Poland; Germany)JTA (2016). Netanyahu unwittingly secreted original Auschwitz blueprints to Israel. The Times of Israel. 7 July.
Nur die Museums-Pensionäre befinden sich im Widerstand
(Germany)Retired museum professionals in opposition
Marcus Woeller (2016). Nur die Museums-Pensionäre befinden sich im Widerstand. Die Welt. 4 July.
German Museum Repurchases 19th-Century Painting Stolen by Nazis
(Germany)Menachem Rephun (2016). German Museum Repurchases 19th-Century Painting Stolen by Nazis. JP Updates. 30 June.
Art Experts Blast Bavarian Museums' Attempt to Rebut Nazi Loot Claims
(Germany)Eileen Kinsella (2016). Art Experts Blast Bavarian Museums' Attempt to Rebut Nazi Loot Claims. ArtNet News. 29 June.
Bavaria Sold Nazi Looted Art Back to Nazis: Report
(Germany)Guelda Voien (2016). Bavaria Sold Nazi Looted Art Back to Nazis: Report. Observer. 28 June.
What Germany's tough new law could mean for the antiquities market
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2016). What Germany's tough new law could mean for the antiquities market. The Art Newspaper. 27 June.
Germany passes law to keep art of 'national value' in the country
(Germany)DW (2016). Germany passes law to keep art of 'national value' in the country. DW. 23 June.
German warship wreckage protected
(Norway; Germany)News in English (2016). German warship wreckage protected. News in English. 17 June.
Relic of Pope John Paul II stolen from Cologne Cathedral
(Germany)Reuters (2016). Relic of Pope John Paul II stolen from Cologne Cathedral. Business Insider. 5 June.
Kraftwerk lose legal battle over their music being sampled
(Germany)Reuters (2016). Kraftwerk lose legal battle over their music being sampled. The Guardian. 31 May.
Germany Backtracks, Will Install Jewish Member in Committee on Nazi-looted Art
(Germany)The Forward (2016). Germany Backtracks, Will Install Jewish Member in Committee on Nazi-looted Art. Haaretz. 27 May.
German Minister: Put Jew on Nazi art committee
(Germany)Arutz Sheva (2016). German Minister: Put Jew on Nazi art committee. Arutz Sheva. 26 May.
First World War sea graves hit by 'industrial-scale looting'
(United Kingdom; Germany; Denmark)Mark Duell (2016). First World War sea graves hit by 'industrial-scale looting'. The Daily Mail. 23 May.
Berlin's lost Renaissance sculptures rediscovered in the Pushkin Museum
(Russia; Germany)Catherine Hickley (2016). Berlin's lost Renaissance sculptures rediscovered in the Pushkin Museum. The Art Newspaper. 19 May.
Guelph Treasure Heirs Explain Why Case Belongs in U.S. Court
(United States of America; Germany)Nicholas O'Donnell (2016). Guelph Treasure Heirs Explain Why Case Belongs in U.S. Court. JD Supra. 13 May.
Fire at Rosemarie Trockel's House Ruins $34 Million Worth of Art
(Germany)Henri Neuendorf (2016). Fire at Rosemarie Trockel's House Ruins $34 Million Worth of Art. ArtNet News. 4 May.
Gurlitt Exhibition Postponed Due to Relative's Legal Challenge
(Germany; Switzerland)Henri Neuendorf (2016). Gurlitt Exhibition Postponed Due to Relative's Legal Challenge. ArtNet News. 21 April.
11 Picasso Works Stolen from German Bank's Collection
(Germany)Hili Perlson (2016). 11 Picasso Works Stolen from German Bank's Collection. ArtNet News. 18 April.
Storm clouds gather over German art market
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2016). Storm clouds gather over German art market. The Art Newspaper. 14 April.
Documentary Examines US Soldier Who Stole Priceless Art
(United States of America; Germany)Greg Flakus (2016). Documentary Examines US Soldier Who Stole Priceless Art. Voice of America. 6 April.
Swiss, German museums to show Nazi-era art hoard
(Switzerland; Germany)AFP (2016). Swiss, German museums to show Nazi-era art hoard. 7 News. 5 April.
Does My Family Own a Painting Looted by Nazis?
(Germany; Netherlands)Eve M. Kahn (2016). Does My Family Own a Painting Looted by Nazis?. The New York Times. 5 April.
Blind, 90-year-old son of Holocaust victims sues to find his family's art
(United States of America; Germany)David D'Arcy (2016). Blind, 90-year-old son of Holocaust victims sues to find his family's art. The Art Newspaper. 1 April.
After 25 years, German doctor returns rare, ancient coin to Israel
(Israel; Germany)The Canadian Jewish News (2016). After 25 years, German doctor returns rare, ancient coin to Israel. The Canadian Jewish News. 30 March.
German museum seeks funding to purchase looted Kirchner
(Germany)Catherine Hickley (2016). German museum seeks funding to purchase looted Kirchner. The Art Newspaper. 18 March.
Covert scan of museum's Nefertiti bust appears to be hoax
(Germany; Egypt)Cory Doctorow (2016). Covert scan of museum's Nefertiti bust appears to be hoax. BoingBoing. 8 March.
How to handle fakes, copyright and catalogues raisonnés: Berlin institute offers tips for artists' estates
(Germany)Anny Shaw (2016). How to handle fakes, copyright and catalogues raisonnés: Berlin institute offers tips for artists' estates. The Art Newspaper. 4 March.
Germany to Continue Funding to Establish Provenance of Looted Art
(Germany)Alison Smale (2016). Germany to Continue Funding to Establish Provenance of Looted Art. The New York Times. 3 March.
Symposium at MKG develops ideas for dealing with silver formerly owned by Jews in museums
(Germany)Art Daily (2016). Symposium at MKG develops ideas for dealing with silver formerly owned by Jews in museums. Art Daily. 22 February.
Artists Covertly Scan Bust of Nefertiti and Release the Data for Free Online
(Germany; Egypt)Claire Voon (2016). Artists Covertly Scan Bust of Nefertiti and Release the Data for Free Online. Hyperallergic. 19 February.
Art Dealer Torsten Brohan Ordered To Disclose Proceeds Of 20th Century Sale To China
(Germany)Artlyst (2016). Art Dealer Torsten Brohan Ordered To Disclose Proceeds Of 20th Century Sale To China. Artlyst. 19 February.
Germany returns looted treasures to Poland
(Germany; Poland)Radio Poland (2016). Germany returns looted treasures to Poland. Radio Poland. 18 February.
Egypt to recover two stolen artefacts from Germany
(Egypt; Germany)Nevine El-Aref (2016). Egypt to recover two stolen artefacts from Germany. Ahram Online. 14 February.
The Revelations of a Nazi Art Catalogue
(France; Germany)Sarah Wildman (2016). The Revelations of a Nazi Art Catalogue. The New Yorker. 12 February.
Is The Controversial Art Law Fueling Germany's Recent 'Art Drain'?
(Germany)Henri Neuendorf (2016). Is The Controversial Art Law Fueling Germany's Recent 'Art Drain'?. ArtNet News. 11 February.
Germany's looted art probe efforts 'failing'
(Germany)Toby Axelrod (2016). Germany's looted art probe efforts 'failing'. The Jewish Chronicle. 25 January.
Few Answers on True Owners of Art Found in Gurlitt Trove
(Germany)Melissa Eddy (2016). Few Answers on True Owners of Art Found in Gurlitt Trove. The New York Times. 14 January.
Germany German task force finds five Nazi-looted works in Gurlitt trove
(Germany)DW (2016). Germany German task force finds five Nazi-looted works in Gurlitt trove. DW. 14 January.
German team probing stolen Nazi art defends slow progress
(Germany)AFP (2016). German team probing stolen Nazi art defends slow progress. The Times of Israel. 14 January.
Fight 'Islamic State' by preventing illegal artifacts trade
(Germany)DW (2016). Fight 'Islamic State' by preventing illegal artifacts trade. DW. 13 January.
Why the U.S. Wants Germany to Take Another Look in Its Museums
(Germany; United States of America)Jas Chana (2016). Why the U.S. Wants Germany to Take Another Look in Its Museums. Haaretz. 7 January.
New foundation takes over research into Gurlitt hoard
(Germany)Flavia Foradini (2016). New foundation takes over research into Gurlitt hoard. The Art Newspaper. 4 January.
Nuremberg: Germany's dilemma over the Nazis' field of dreams
(Germany)Tony Paterson (2016). Nuremberg: Germany's dilemma over the Nazis' field of dreams. The Independent. 2 January.
Just 5 Nazi-stolen works found in Gurlitt art haul
(Germany)The Local (2015). Just 5 Nazi-stolen works found in Gurlitt art haul. The Local. 22 December.
Is the German Cultural Property Protection Act to be welcomed?
(Germany)Apollo (2015). Is the German Cultural Property Protection Act to be welcomed?. Apollo. 21 December.
Two Warhol Prints and an Otto Piene Artwork Stolen from Gallery Vehicle in Germany
(Germany)Henri Neuendorf (2015). Two Warhol Prints and an Otto Piene Artwork Stolen from Gallery Vehicle in Germany. ArtNet News. 18 December.
Artworks Worth $1.1 Million Stolen From Markus Lüpertz's Potsdam Studio
(Germany)Henri Neuendorf (2015). Artworks Worth $1.1 Million Stolen From Markus Lüpertz's Potsdam Studio. ArtNet News. 9 December.
Antiquities Dealer Leonardo Patterson Faces New Criminal Charges
(Germany; Mexico)Tom Mashberg (2015). Antiquities Dealer Leonardo Patterson Faces New Criminal Charges. The New York Times. 8 December.
Museum Sues Wikimedia for Hosting Copyrighted Photos of Its Public-Domain Artworks
(Germany)Benjamin Sutton (2015). Museum Sues Wikimedia for Hosting Copyrighted Photos of Its Public-Domain Artworks. Hyperallergic. 8 December.
Gurlitt task force identifies 5th work looted by Nazis
(Germany)Associated Press (2015). Gurlitt task force identifies 5th work looted by Nazis. The Daily Mail. 2 December.
German Panel Defends Effort to Trace Owners of Nazi-Looted Art
(Germany)Melissa Eddy (2015). German Panel Defends Effort to Trace Owners of Nazi-Looted Art. The New York Times. 2 December.
The Black Years: how Nazi art came back to Berlin
(Germany)Rob Sharp (2015). The Black Years: how Nazi art came back to Berlin. The Guardian. 27 November.
Task force investigating art trove inherited from Nazi collector achieved 'embarrassing' results
(Germany)Philipp Jedicke (2015). Task force investigating art trove inherited from Nazi collector achieved 'embarrassing' results. DW. 26 November.
Colaboración entre el INAH, la SRE y la PGR, determinante en el fallo condenatorio en contra de Leonardo Patterson
(Germany; Mexico)Collaboration between INAH, the SRE and the PGR, leads to conviction of Leonardo Patterson
INAH (2015). Colaboración entre el INAH, la SRE y la PGR, determinante en el fallo condenatorio en contra de Leonardo Patterson. INAH. 24 November.
Nazi Art Case Tests Start Date Of Shoah
(Germany; United States of America)Stewart Ain (2015). Nazi Art Case Tests Start Date Of Shoah. The Jewish Week. 19 November.
US lawmakers call from Bayern looted art
(Germany; United States of America)OR Politics (2015). US lawmakers call from Bayern looted art. OR Politics. 19 November.
German man returns mummy mask to Egypt after 50 years away
(Egypt; Germany)Nevine El-Aref (2015). German man returns mummy mask to Egypt after 50 years away. Ahram Online. 18 November.
German Art Museum Finds 18 Nazi-Looted Paintings in Collection
(Germany)JTA (2015). German Art Museum Finds 18 Nazi-Looted Paintings in Collection. Forward. 17 November.
German Cabinet Approves Controversial Cultural Export Bill
(Germany)Blouin ArtInfo (2015). German Cabinet Approves Controversial Cultural Export Bill. Blouin ArtInfo. 6 November.
The Auction Gavel Finally Falls in the Wake of a 17-Year Battle Over Malevich Restitution
(United States of America; Germany; Russia)Julie Baumgardner (2015). The Auction Gavel Finally Falls in the Wake of a 17-Year Battle Over Malevich Restitution. Artsy. 6 November.
Germany's Dating Of Start Of Holocaust Questioned
(Germany; United States of America)Stewart Ain (2015). Germany's Dating Of Start Of Holocaust Questioned. The Jewish Week. 3 November.
2600 Jahre alte Weiheinschrift aus Babylon kehrt zurück in den Irak
(Iraq; Germany)Consecration inscription form Babylon will return to Iraq
SPK (2015). 2600 Jahre alte Weiheinschrift aus Babylon kehrt zurück in den Irak. SPK. 28 October.
Kunst hat einen Wert, nicht nur einen Preis
(Germany)Art has a value and it isn't just price
Norbert Lammert (2015). Kunst hat einen Wert, nicht nur einen Preis. Die Welt. 23 October.
Nazi-looted art trove mysteries far from solved
(Germany)Heike Mund (2015). Nazi-looted art trove mysteries far from solved. DW. 16 October.
Unearthing the Spoils of War
(Germany)Tobias Timm (2015). Unearthing the Spoils of War. Handelsblatt. 13 October.
Jewish leader 'disappointed' about German art exhibit of potential Nazi loot
(Germany)DW (2015). Jewish leader 'disappointed' about German art exhibit of potential Nazi loot. DW. 10 October.
Jewish leader 'disappointed' about German art exhibit of potential Nazi loot
(Germany)DW (2015). Jewish leader 'disappointed' about German art exhibit of potential Nazi loot. DW. 10 October.
Germany returns idol stolen from Kashmir
(India; Germany)Press Trust of India (2015). Germany returns idol stolen from Kashmir. The Hindu. 6 October.
Germany returns Hindu statue to India
(India; Germany)Dana Scherle (2015). Germany returns Hindu statue to India. DW. 23 September.
Otto Krebs Collection: Spoils of War or Plunder in Peace?
(Germany)Alex Boyle (2015). Otto Krebs Collection: Spoils of War or Plunder in Peace?. Art Antiques Design. 20 September.
German museum all set to return 9th century stolen Durga idol
(India; Germany)Sobhana K Nair (2015). German museum all set to return 9th century stolen Durga idol. Mumbai Mirror. 19 September.
Vandals Smear Anti-Semitic Graffiti on Munich's Haus der Kunst
(Germany)Henri Neuendorf (2015). Vandals Smear Anti-Semitic Graffiti on Munich's Haus der Kunst. ArtNet News. 18 September.
German culture ministry tones down controversial cultural property bill
(Germany)Julia Michalska (2015). German culture ministry tones down controversial cultural property bill. The Art Newspaper. 15 September.
German Police Crack Down On Booming Online Market for Dada Forgeries
(Germany)Henri Neuendorf (2015). German Police Crack Down On Booming Online Market for Dada Forgeries. ArtNet News. 8 September.
Germany offers €50,000 grant to help restore Tutankhamun's mask
(Egypt; Germany)Nevine El-Aref (2015). Germany offers €50,000 grant to help restore Tutankhamun's mask. Ahram Online. 1 September.
Stolen artefacts repatriated
(Cyprus; Germany)Cyprus Mail (2015). Stolen artefacts repatriated. Cyprus Mail. 28 August.
Inside the search for the legendary 'Orpheus Clock' stolen by the Nazis
(Germany)Joselin Linder (2015). Inside the search for the legendary 'Orpheus Clock' stolen by the Nazis. New York Post. 23 August.
What the Nazis Stole
(Germany)Martin Rubin (2015). What the Nazis Stole. The Wall Street Journal. 21 August.
A Not-Quite-Great Documentary About the Greatest Art Forger of Our Time
(Germany)Benjamin Sutton (2015). A Not-Quite-Great Documentary About the Greatest Art Forger of Our Time. Hyperallergic. 21 August.
Review: 'Beltracchi: The Art of Forgery' Tells How a Swindler Fooled the World
(Germany)Ben Kenigsberg (2015). Review: 'Beltracchi: The Art of Forgery' Tells How a Swindler Fooled the World. The New York Times. 18 August.
Bronze 'Nazi Horse' at German School Draws Fire From Jewish Groups
(Germany)Mary M. Lane (2015). Bronze 'Nazi Horse' at German School Draws Fire From Jewish Groups. The Wall Street Journal. 18 August.
The search for a family's art treasures stolen by the Nazis
(Germany; United Kingdom)Simon Goodman (2015). The search for a family's art treasures stolen by the Nazis. The Irish Times. 13 August.
Sigmar Polke Estate Ordered to Return Allegedly Stolen Painting
(Germany)Henri Neuendorf (2015). Sigmar Polke Estate Ordered to Return Allegedly Stolen Painting. ArtNet News. 12 August.
Four-legged snake fossil sparks legal investigation
(Brazil; Germany)Anastasia Christakou (2015). Four-legged snake fossil sparks legal investigation. Nature. 4 August.
Criminal case opened on 'damaging world's oldest wooden statue'
(Russia; Germany)The Siberian Times (2015). Criminal case opened on 'damaging world's oldest wooden statue'. The Siberian Times. 29 July.
Das Werk von Gerhard Richter: Ich mal mir meine Welt
(Germany)The work of Gerhard Richter: I paint my world
Bernhard Schulz (2015). Das Werk von Gerhard Richter: Ich mal mir meine Welt. Der Tagesspiegel. 21 July.
Baselitz removes art from Dresden gallery
(Germany)DW (2015). Baselitz removes art from Dresden gallery. DW. 17 July.
The skull of famed horror film director is stolen; 'Satanists' suspected
(Germany)Justin Wm. Moyer (2015). The skull of famed horror film director is stolen; 'Satanists' suspected. The Washington Post. 15 July.
Why Baselitz could be the first of many artists to 'bloodlet' Germany's museums
(Germany)Peter Raue (2015). Why Baselitz could be the first of many artists to 'bloodlet' Germany's museums. DW. 14 July.
Germany to gift stolen durga idol back to PM Modi
(India; Germany)Mail Today (2015). Germany to gift stolen durga idol back to PM Modi. India Today. 14 July.
German court studying Gurlitt will seeks psychiatric report
(Germany)Associated Press (2015). German court studying Gurlitt will seeks psychiatric report. ABC United States. 10 July.
Pläne der Bundesregierung: Scharfe Sanktionen beim Kunsthandel
(Germany)Federal government plans tough sanctions against art trading
Spiegel Online (2015). Pläne der Bundesregierung: Scharfe Sanktionen beim Kunsthandel. Spiegel Online. 3 July.
Second World War tank and anti-aircraft gun found hidden in basement of villa in Germany
(Germany)Melanie Hall (2015). Second World War tank and anti-aircraft gun found hidden in basement of villa in Germany. The Telegraph. 3 July.
Did an Auction of Hitler's Art Go Too Far?
(Germany)Erin Blakemore (2015). Did an Auction of Hitler's Art Go Too Far?. Smithsonian. 25 June.
Sleuth Work Leads to Discovery of Art Beloved by Hitler
(Germany)Alison Smale (2015). Sleuth Work Leads to Discovery of Art Beloved by Hitler. The New York Times. 25 June.
Nazi-looted painting from Munich fetches close to $3m
(Germany; United Kingdom)Ruth Holmes (2015). Nazi-looted painting from Munich fetches close to $3m. The Times of Israel. 24 June.
U-boat propeller returned to Germany
(United Kingdom; Germany)Belfast Telegraph (2015). U-boat propeller returned to Germany. Belfast Telegraph. 16 June.
Giordano's Dürer Forgery—Too Late to Prosecute?
(Germany)Blake Gopnik (2015). Giordano's Dürer Forgery—Too Late to Prosecute?. ArtNet News. 8 June.
Museum officials on hunt for lost Cranach
(Germany)Martin Bailey (2015). Museum officials on hunt for lost Cranach. The Art Newspaper. 2 June.
A Dark Niche Emerges in German Market: Nazi Art
(Germany)Harriet Torry (2015). A Dark Niche Emerges in German Market: Nazi Art. The Wall Street Journal. 26 May.
German Art Dealer Accused of Fraud in €55 Million China Academy of Art Design Deal
(China; Germany)Henri Neuendorf (2015). German Art Dealer Accused of Fraud in €55 Million China Academy of Art Design Deal. ArtNet News. 26 May.
First work from Gurlitt hoard goes under the hammer
(Germany; United States of America)Julia Michalska (2015). First work from Gurlitt hoard goes under the hammer. The Art Newspaper. 22 May.
Painting stolen by Nazis to be sold by rightful owner who saw it being seized from his uncle's home 80 years ago
(Germany; United States of America)Hannah Furness (2015). Painting stolen by Nazis to be sold by rightful owner who saw it being seized from his uncle's home 80 years ago. The Telegraph. 22 May.
Hitler's horse sculptures found by German police
(Germany)Associated Press (2015). Hitler's horse sculptures found by German police. The Telegraph. 21 May.
Art acquired in WWII Germany returned by Montana brothers
(United States of America; Germany)Liz Kearney (2015). Art acquired in WWII Germany returned by Montana brothers. The Washington Times. 17 May.
Matisse painting from Gurlitt's Nazi-looted art collection returned to owners
(Germany)Associated Press (2015). Matisse painting from Gurlitt's Nazi-looted art collection returned to owners. DW. 15 May.
Two Nazi-Looted Paintings Set for Return to Heirs of Original Owners
(Germany)Mary M. Lane (2015). Two Nazi-Looted Paintings Set for Return to Heirs of Original Owners. The Wall Street Journal. 12 May.
Giacometti Forgery: Art Dealers Stand Trial
(Germany)Artlyst (2015). Giacometti Forgery: Art Dealers Stand Trial. Artlyst. 11 May.
Art Forger freed and making millions
(Germany)Frankie McCamley (2015). Art Forger freed and making millions. BBC News. 10 May.
Should There be a Statute of Limitations on Nazi-Looted Art?
(Austria; United States of America; Germany)Laura C. Mallonee (2015). Should There be a Statute of Limitations on Nazi-Looted Art?. Hyperallergic. 8 April.
Germany says Pissarro painting from Gurlitt trove to be returned
(Germany)AFP (2015). Germany says Pissarro painting from Gurlitt trove to be returned. Yahoo News. 1 April.
German Court Upholds Bequest of Gurlitt Collection to the Kunstmuseum Bern
(Germany; Switzerland)Christopher D. Shea (2015). German Court Upholds Bequest of Gurlitt Collection to the Kunstmuseum Bern. The New York Times. 27 March.
German Authorities Criticised For Bureaucratic "Bullying" Over Gurlitt Nazi Restitution Case
(Germany)Artlyst (2015). German Authorities Criticised For Bureaucratic "Bullying" Over Gurlitt Nazi Restitution Case. Artlyst. 24 March.
German pensioner needs drill to dig for Nazi-looted Amber Room
(Germany)Madeline Chambers (2015). German pensioner needs drill to dig for Nazi-looted Amber Room. Reuters. 3 March.
Drunk German Soccer Fans Steal Emil Nolde Painting Worth Millions
(Germany)Alexander Forbes (2014). Drunk German Soccer Fans Steal Emil Nolde Painting Worth Millions. ArtNet News. 1 December.
Swiss museum to accept Gurlitt 'Nazi art'
(Germany)BBC News (2014). Swiss museum to accept Gurlitt 'Nazi art'. BBC News. 24 November.
German Government To Create Department To Hunt For Stolen Nazi Art
(Germany)Artlyst (2014). German Government To Create Department To Hunt For Stolen Nazi Art. Artlyst. 4 November.
Nazi 'Arbeit Macht Frei' sign stolen from gate at Dachau concentration camp
(Germany)Andrew Marszal (2014). Nazi 'Arbeit Macht Frei' sign stolen from gate at Dachau concentration camp. The Telegraph. 2 November.
Totem's Sound takes a cynical look at American colonialism
(Germany)Chris Prisetman (2014). Totem's Sound takes a cynical look at American colonialism. Kill Screen Daily. 8 October.
German Museum Rejects Restitution Claim
(Germany)Hendrik Hansson (2014). German Museum Rejects Restitution Claim. ArtNet News. 5 August.
Germany Returns Greek Antiquities
(Greece; Germany)Ioanna Zikakou (2014). Germany Returns Greek Antiquities. Greek Reporter. 8 July.
German Museum Returns Two Greek Antiquities
(Greece; Germany)Ioanna Zikakou (2014). German Museum Returns Two Greek Antiquities. Greek Reporter. 6 June.
Newly found files incriminate Nazi art giant
(Germany)Heike Mund (2014). Newly found files incriminate Nazi art giant. DW. 4 June.
German couple will return Egyptian artefact after learning it was stolen
(Egypt; Germany)Nevine El-Aref (2014). German couple will return Egyptian artefact after learning it was stolen. Ahram Online. 4 June.
Cornelius Gurlitt, hoarder of valuable art collection, dies
(Germany)Matt Schudel (2014). Cornelius Gurlitt, hoarder of valuable art collection, dies. The Washington Post. 6 May.
Hunt for Nazi art shows museum failings: former minister
(Germany)Monica Raymunt (2014). Hunt for Nazi art shows museum failings: former minister. Reuters. 8 April.
19th Century Schadow painting returned to Stern estate
(Canada; Germany)James Adams (2014). 19th Century Schadow painting returned to Stern estate. The Globe and Mail. 7 April.
Cornelius Gurlitt: One lonely man and his hoard of stolen Nazi art
(Germany)Stephen Evans (2014). Cornelius Gurlitt: One lonely man and his hoard of stolen Nazi art. BBC News. 26 March.
Back where they belong
(Nepal; Germany)Bhrikuti Rai (2013). Back where they belong. Nepali Times. 20 December.
German Couple Suspected of Holding Stolen Greek Antiquities
(Greece; Germany)Abed Alloush (2013). German Couple Suspected of Holding Stolen Greek Antiquities. Greek Reporter. 6 November.
The mysterious Munich recluse who hoarded €1bn of Nazis' stolen art
(Germany)Philip Oltermann (2013). The mysterious Munich recluse who hoarded €1bn of Nazis' stolen art. The Guardian. 4 November.
Priceless Tibetan Buddha statue looted by Nazis was carved from meteorite
(Tibet; Germany)Mark Taylor (2012). Priceless Tibetan Buddha statue looted by Nazis was carved from meteorite. The Guardian. 28 September.
Will "Blind Edip" Sing?
(Switzerland; Germany; Turkey)Ozgen Acar (2001). Will "Blind Edip" Sing?. Archaeology. 1 January.
Gods in exile
(Nepal; Germany; United States of America)Kanak Mani Dixit (1999). Gods in exile. Himal. 1 October.
Turkey wins back ancient coins from American millionaire
(Turkey; Germany; United States of America)Associated Press (1999). Turkey wins back ancient coins from American millionaire. Associated Press. 4 March.
The Case Of the Contested Coins: A Modern-Day Battle Over Ancient Objects
(Turkey; Germany; United States of America)Barry Meier (1998). The Case Of the Contested Coins: A Modern-Day Battle Over Ancient Objects. The New York Times. 24 September.
Turks Haul Millionaire Into Court for Ancient Silver
(Turkey; Germany; United States of America)Anne Thompson (1994). Turks Haul Millionaire Into Court for Ancient Silver. Associated Press. 23 February.