African Treasures Return Home
The Benin Bronzes, taken from what is now Nigeria, have become a symbol in the effort to return looted artifacts to their home countries.
Museums
Aftershocks of an Art Crime Reverberate in Japan
At least four works by a famous convicted forger have been discovered in Japan. Transparency about the mistakes, however, has sparked as much curiosity as scandal.
Inside the Louvre Jewel Heist That Shocked the World
More than a week after thieves made off with treasures from the Louvre, a picture is emerging of a seemingly well-planned burglary that exploited security lapses at the museum and outpaced the police.
Cartier, Vuitton and Pinault Use Private Money for Public Art Shows
In Paris, the Cartier and Vuitton foundations and the Pinault Collection are all presenting major exhibitions running at the same time as Art Basel.