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.
A group of Chinese villagers traveled to Amsterdam to ask for the return of a mummified monk
(China; Netherlands)Natasha Frost (2018). A group of Chinese villagers traveled to Amsterdam to ask for the return of a mummified monk. Quartz. 1 November.
Apartheid-era tastes still influence auction prices for South African art
(South Africa)Rory Bester (2018). Apartheid-era tastes still influence auction prices for South African art. Quartz. 7 October.
The long, strange journey of a Renoir painting stolen by the Nazis
(United States of America; France)Kabir Chibber (2018). The long, strange journey of a Renoir painting stolen by the Nazis. Quartz. 13 September.
France is preparing to return African artifacts looted in its colonial era
(Burkina Faso; Benin; France)Ilaria Maria Sala (2018). France is preparing to return African artifacts looted in its colonial era. Quartz. 2 July.
The FBI made pop art with its "wanted" poster for Andy Warhol's stolen soup cans
(United States of America)Selina Cheng (2017). The FBI made pop art with its "wanted" poster for Andy Warhol's stolen soup cans. Quartz. 12 April.
One of Africa's largest art collections is under threat
(South Africa)Lynsey Chutel (2017). One of Africa's largest art collections is under threat. Quartz. 16 February.
Qatar's oil boom created the world's most extravagant art scene—and also led to its demise
(United Arab Emirates)Mikolai Napieralski (2016). Qatar's oil boom created the world's most extravagant art scene—and also led to its demise. Quartz. 24 August.
In an experiment to slow visitors down, British museums are hanging fake art alongside their masterpieces
(United Kingdom)Anne Quito (2016). In an experiment to slow visitors down, British museums are hanging fake art alongside their masterpieces. Quartz. 2 July.
Cambridge is considering returning a stolen 100-year-old bronze cockerel to Nigeria
(United Kingdom; Nigeria)Lily Kuo (2016). Cambridge is considering returning a stolen 100-year-old bronze cockerel to Nigeria. Quartz. 9 March.
When is a fake $500 bill worth $15,000? When it's art
(United States of America)Anne Quito (2015). When is a fake $500 bill worth $15,000? When it's art. Quartz. 28 November.
A 17th-century painting looted by the Nazis was returned to its owner today
(United States of America; France)Anne Quito (2015). A 17th-century painting looted by the Nazis was returned to its owner today. Quartz. 5 May.
A 17th-century painting looted by the Nazis was returned to its owner today
(United States of America; France)Anne Quito (2015). A 17th-century painting looted by the Nazis was returned to its owner today. Quartz. 5 May.
As fakes unnerve India's art market, the trade is pushing for an antiquated solution
(India)Girish Shahane (2014). As fakes unnerve India's art market, the trade is pushing for an antiquated solution. Quartz. 6 July.