“Open-Source analysis of the theft-to-order of cultural property”
Hitler’s Art Thief by Susan Roland
Posted on 2 October 2015
On Hildebrand Gurlitt, amasser of the now-famous Gurlitt art hoard containing Nazi-looted pieces but largely disappointing.
The Orpheus Clock by Simon Goodman
Posted on 27 September 2015
This book completely changed how I view the restitution of Nazi-looted art.
The Dirty Business of Antiquity (Das schmutzige Geschäft mit der Antike) By Günther Wessel
Posted on 19 September 2015
A guest review by archaeologist Jens Notroff (Berlin)
Shaky Ground by Elizabeth Marlowe
Posted on 11 September 2015
Our understanding of the most important aspects of Roman art suffers from a lack of context.
Curated Ruins and the Endurance of Conflict Heritage by Gabriel Moshenska
Posted on 5 September 2015
(2015) Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites Vol 17 No 1: 77–90.
Master Thieves by Stephen Kurkjian
Posted on 30 August 2015
An engaging, up-to-date exploration of the Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum art heist.
The China Collectors by Karl E. Meyer & Shareen Blair Brysac
Posted on 14 August 2015
First in a series of art crime, antiquities trafficking, and provenance book reviews. Authors and publishers, get in touch!
Dance of the Maize God: a beautiful film about the pillaging of the Maya past
Posted on 24 July 2014
Out of the looters trench and on to the computer in less than an hour: a film review from Belize.
Not far ‘Beyond El Dorado’
Posted on 22 October 2013
Grumblings about the British Museum, Colombian gold, and looting in public display.