Germany Creates New Council to Coordinate Colonial-Era Returns
Germany’s federal government and 16 states will establish a new coordination council for the return of colonial-era cultural property and human remains from public collections.
Collector Playbook: Due Diligence in the Restitution Era
A practical framework for collectors and advisors assessing title risk, provenance gaps, and institutional exposure as restitution regimes harden across Europe and beyond.
Christie’s Returns South Asian Modern Sale to London After Seven-Year Gap
Christie’s will stage its first dedicated London sale of South Asian Modern and contemporary art since 2019, a move that reflects stronger demand, deeper scholarship, and intensifying competition in the category.
Federal Judge Halts White House Ballroom Build, Reasserting Congressional Control
A Washington, DC federal judge has ordered construction to stop on the White House East Wing ballroom project until Congress authorises it, escalating a constitutional fight over executive power and federal property.
Christie’s Returns South Asian Modern Sale to London as Category Competition Deepens
Christie’s will stage its first London South Asian Modern auction since 2019, signaling sustained demand, tighter competition, and rising institutional validation across the category.
Collector Playbook 2026: How to Bid South Asian Modern Art Without Overpaying
A practical framework for collectors and advisors navigating the 2026 South Asian Modern auction cycle, from pre-sale research and valuation discipline to execution and post-sale governance.
Federal Judge Halts White House Ballroom Construction, Resetting the Preservation Fight
A Washington federal judge ordered construction on the White House ballroom project to stop until Congress authorizes it, turning a design dispute into a constitutional test over federal property power.
Henry Moore Foundation Reopens Sheep Field Barn as Exhibition and Learning Hub
A £5m redevelopment at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens opens with new galleries and learning spaces, repositioning Perry Green as both a legacy site and active educational platform.
Guide: How Collectors and Institutions Should Structure Cross-Border Art Loans Without Triggering Legal or Reputational Blowback
A practical framework for planning international loans of high-value works, with emphasis on heritage-law compliance, permit design, transport risk, and public communication discipline.