Victims of forgery are ‘left in limbo’

Art forgeries are once again in the news and getting more attention from law-enforcement agencies worldwide. But recent cases, including those of the German forger Wolfgang Beltracchi, the FBI investigation into art sold through the defunct New…
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What the victory of the Left means for French culture

France’s new socialist president, François Hollande, has appointed Aurélie Filippetti, his former cultural adviser, as his new minister of culture and communication. But despite the high profile of the position, the current economic and political…
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Libya’s ancient heritage left vulnerable after battles break out

london. The International Institute for Conservation (IIC) has raised concerns over the threat to Libya’s ancient heritage following fighting that broke out between pro-Gaddafi loyalist fighters and rebel opposition forces in February. “We are very…
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