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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

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 23, 2026 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.

Law and Crime - May 20, 2026 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.

Robert Indiana's The Ninth American Dream is pictured against a red background.

Law and Crime - May 25, 2026 Robert Indiana publisher fights bid to seize works after $102.2M verdict

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

by Adam Schrader

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Law and Crime - May 25, 2026 Robert Indiana publisher fights bid to seize works after $102.2M verdict

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

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

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

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

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

by Adam Schrader

Law and Crime - May 19, 2026 Art supply chain Michaels, Chicago artist Pose move to settle marketing lawsuit

The art supply retailer sued after the artist objected to use of his work in spray-paint marketing.

by Adam Schrader

Law and Crime - May 19, 2026 Norton Museum settles dispute with Verity Partners

The West Palm Beach museum said the company withheld the PIN needed to transfer its phone service.

by Adam Schrader

Law and Crime - May 15, 2026 Bike-riding bandits swipe perfume-bottle vases from Subi Blooms floral art installation

The vases were used in a floral art installation for the annual festival in Subiaco, a suburb of Perth.

by Adam Schrader