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Reporting on the legal and criminal dimensions of the art world — from restitution and forgery to fraud, theft, censorship, and court filings that shape cultural accountability.

Law and Crime   -   Jan 19, 2026 Alaska student arrested for eating another’s A.I. artwork
Alaska student arrested for eating another’s A.I. artwork

At the time he was arrested, Granger was allegedly “chewing and spitting out” artwork made by Nick Dwyer.

Law and Crime   -   Jan 18, 2026 Düsseldorf Art Academy rejects Jewish groups’ bid to stop event with Palestinian artist
Düsseldorf Art Academy rejects Jewish groups’ bid to stop event with Palestinian artist

The academy declined to cancel a student-run event following objections raised by Jewish organizations.

Greenwich dealer accused of stealing from estate seeks mental competency hearing
Law and Crime   -   Jan 19, 2026 Greenwich dealer accused of stealing from estate seeks mental competency hearing

David L. Johnson, 66, was indicted by a federal grand jury in December.

by Adam Schrader
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Law and Crime   -   Jan 19, 2026 Greenwich dealer accused of stealing from estate seeks mental competency hearing
Greenwich dealer accused of stealing from estate seeks mental competency hearing

David L. Johnson, 66, was indicted by a federal grand jury in December.

by Adam Schrader
Law and Crime   -   Jan 19, 2026 Alaska student arrested for eating another’s A.I. artwork
Alaska student arrested for eating another’s A.I. artwork

At the time he was arrested, Granger was allegedly “chewing and spitting out” artwork made by Nick Dwyer.

by Adam Schrader
Law and Crime   -   Jan 18, 2026 Düsseldorf Art Academy rejects Jewish groups’ bid to stop event with Palestinian artist
Düsseldorf Art Academy rejects Jewish groups’ bid to stop event with Palestinian artist

The academy declined to cancel a student-run event following objections raised by Jewish organizations.

by Adam Schrader
Law and Crime   -   Jan 18, 2026 The Art Newspaper's new owner announces legal action against former publisher
The Art Newspaper's new owner announces legal action against former publisher

The company says the dispute follows a failed Hong Kong bid to freeze shares tied to the 2023 sale.

by Adam Schrader
Law and Crime   -   Jan 17, 2026 Pennsylvania man sentenced in art theft ring that hit museums across Northeast
Jackson Pollock's Springs Winter is seen in the FBI National Stolen Art File

Judge orders more than $1 million in restitution to museums after jury conviction tied to thefts dating back two decades.

by Adam Schrader
Law and Crime   -   Jan 17, 2026 Court Documents: Art Theft Sentencing in United States v. Atsus

Records released from the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

by Adam Schrader
Law and Crime   -   Jan 17, 2026 British judge sets 2028 criminal trial for Hauser & Wirth in Russia sanctions case
British judge sets 2028 criminal trial for Hauser & Wirth in Russia sanctions case

The trial is expected to be heard at Southwark Crown Court in London and is scheduled to run for 10 days.

by Adam Schrader
Law and Crime   -   Jan 15, 2026 Museum repatriation decision triggers police investigation in New Zealand
Museum repatriation decision triggers police investigation in New Zealand

Authorities are reviewing a complaint linked to the handling of cultural objects returned in 2023.

by Adam Schrader
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