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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.

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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   -   Apr 20, 2026 U.N.’s human rights office expresses concern over Gao Zhen trial
U.N.’s human rights office expresses concern over Gao Zhen trial

Gao, who is in poor health, has been charged with “slandering China’s heroes and martyrs” under a 2021 law.

Law and Crime   -   Apr 19, 2026 FBI closed probe into stolen Picasso aquatint with no arrests, recovery firm says
FBI closed probe into stolen Picasso aquatint with no arrests, recovery firm says

The print surfaced at a Bonhams sale 33 years after it was stolen.

Jupiter Contemporary faces lawsuits over rent, artist disputes and damaged artwork
Law and Crime   -   Apr 20, 2026 Jupiter Contemporary faces lawsuits over rent, artist disputes and damaged artwork

The cases span 2024 through 2026 and involve the gallery and its owner, Gabriel Kilongo, in state and federal courts in New York and Florida.

by Adam Schrader
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Law and Crime   -   Apr 20, 2026 Jupiter Contemporary faces lawsuits over rent, artist disputes and damaged artwork
Jupiter Contemporary faces lawsuits over rent, artist disputes and damaged artwork

The cases span 2024 through 2026 and involve the gallery and its owner, Gabriel Kilongo, in state and federal courts in New York and Florida.

by Adam Schrader
Law and Crime   -   Apr 20, 2026 U.N.’s human rights office expresses concern over Gao Zhen trial
U.N.’s human rights office expresses concern over Gao Zhen trial

Gao, who is in poor health, has been charged with “slandering China’s heroes and martyrs” under a 2021 law.

by Adam Schrader
Law and Crime   -   Apr 19, 2026 FBI closed probe into stolen Picasso aquatint with no arrests, recovery firm says
FBI closed probe into stolen Picasso aquatint with no arrests, recovery firm says

The print surfaced at a Bonhams sale 33 years after it was stolen.

by Adam Schrader
Law and Crime   -   Apr 19, 2026 Artist appeals dismissal of lawsuit targeting Smithsonian over his pro-Trump painting
a painting of Donald Trump, a bald eagle and the american flag

A New York artist has appealed the dismissal of a sweeping lawsuit accusing the Smithsonian Institution and other top officials of politicizing the nation’s premier museum complex. Julian Raven submitted a notice of appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on March 11.

by Adam Schrader
Law and Crime   -   Apr 16, 2026 Protester superglues herself to display at Berlin’s Bode Museum
A New Generation protester is seen in an Instagram post wearing a mask and supergluing herself to a display case at the Bode Museum in Berlin

The woman was removed from the display case and is under criminal investigation for potential trespassing charges.

by Adam Schrader
Law and Crime   -   Apr 15, 2026 Former High Museum of Art executive charged for embezzlement
Former High Museum of Art executive charged for embezzlement

Brady Lum, 59, pleaded not guilty to a charge of theft concerning programs receiving federal funds.

by Adam Schrader
Law and Crime   -   Apr 15, 2026 Real estate firm sues Sotheby’s over sale of its former building
Real estate firm sues Sotheby’s over sale of its former building

Cushman and Wakefield said it seeks to recover the commission it earned, as well as other damages, fees and costs.

by Adam Schrader
Law and Crime   -   Apr 12, 2026 Yuga Labs settles high-profile Bored Ape NFT lawsuit
Yuga Labs settles high-profile Bored Ape NFT lawsuit

Yuga Labs, creator of Bored Ape Yacht Club, has reached a settlement agreement with defendants Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen.

by Adam Schrader
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