Announcement

Law and Crime

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

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   -   May 27, 2026 Autopsy records detail brutal attack at center of Brent Sikkema case in Brazil
Autopsy records detail brutal attack at center of Brent Sikkema case in Brazil

Brazilian forensic records reveal new details from the autopsy and crime scene in Brent Sikkema’s killing.

Law and Crime   -   May 26, 2026 Brent Sikkema murder case in Brazil awaits key ruling after Daniel Sikkema conviction
A Brazilian court record shows the Rio de Janeiro home where art dealer Brent Sikkema was killed in January 2024.

Alejandro Triana Prevez’s case in Rio remains short of trial, even after Daniel Sikkema’s conviction in New York.

Brazilian police make arrests in Matisse library heist probe
Law and Crime   -   May 27, 2026 Brazilian police make arrests in Matisse library heist probe

São Paulo police arrested a woman and targeted the alleged mastermind, already in jail, in the Matisse library heist investigation.

by Adam Schrader
Other Tags
Latest Articles 204 Articles
Law and Crime   -   May 27, 2026 Brazilian police make arrests in Matisse library heist probe
Brazilian police make arrests in Matisse library heist probe

São Paulo police arrested a woman and targeted the alleged mastermind, already in jail, in the Matisse library heist investigation.

by Adam Schrader
Law and Crime   -   May 27, 2026 Autopsy records detail brutal attack at center of Brent Sikkema case in Brazil
Autopsy records detail brutal attack at center of Brent Sikkema case in Brazil

Brazilian forensic records reveal new details from the autopsy and crime scene in Brent Sikkema’s killing.

by Adam Schrader
Law and Crime   -   May 26, 2026 Brent Sikkema murder case in Brazil awaits key ruling after Daniel Sikkema conviction
A Brazilian court record shows the Rio de Janeiro home where art dealer Brent Sikkema was killed in January 2024.

Alejandro Triana Prevez’s case in Rio remains short of trial, even after Daniel Sikkema’s conviction in New York.

by Adam Schrader
Law and Crime   -   May 25, 2026 Robert Indiana publisher fights bid to seize works after $102.2M verdict
Robert Indiana's The Ninth American Dream is pictured against a red background.

The fight over Indiana’s final years is now focused on what Morgan can take from McKenzie after winning at trial.

by Adam Schrader
Law and Crime   -   May 23, 2026 Daniel Sikkema convicted in plot to kill art dealer Brent Sikkema
Daniel Sikkema convicted in plot to kill art dealer Brent Sikkema

Brent Sikkema, 75, founder of Sikkema Jenkins & Co., was killed on January 14, 2024. He had been stabbed about 18 times.

by Adam Schrader
Law and Crime   -   May 20, 2026 The Hole Gallery rent case quietly dropped after landlord alleged $60,000 owed
The Hole Gallery rent case quietly dropped after landlord alleged $60,000 owed

A landlord dropped a nonpayment case over The Hole’s Bowery space, but a separate Tribeca rent case remains active.

by Adam Schrader
Law and Crime   -   May 20, 2026 Art teacher’s Charlie Kirk firing lawsuit quietly ends
Art teacher’s Charlie Kirk firing lawsuit quietly ends

Amanda Lea’s lawsuit against The Barstow School was dismissed with prejudice, ending the case without a public ruling on her claims.

by Adam Schrader
Law and Crime   -   May 20, 2026 Opera Gallery investor suit moves twice after venue fight
Opera Gallery investor suit moves twice after venue fight

A judge sent the $2 million investor dispute to Delaware after Opera Gallery argued the case did not belong in Florida.

by Adam Schrader
Your link has expired. Please request a new one.
Your link has expired. Please request a new one.
Your link has expired. Please request a new one.
Great! You've successfully signed up.
Great! You've successfully signed up.
Welcome back! You've successfully signed in.
Success! You now have access to additional content.