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Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2022: Can Greece and the U.K. Finally Broker a Deal to Return the Elgin Marbles to Athens?

Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2022: Can Greece and the U.K. Finally Broker a Deal to Return the Elgin Marbles to Athens? Can Greece and the U.K. Finally Broker a Deal to Return the Elgin Marbles to Athens? | Smart News| Smithsonian Magazine New talks raise old questions about the ancient Parthenon sculptures https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/can-greece-and-uk-finally-broker-deal-to-return-elgin-marbles-parthenon-sculptures-athens-180980113/

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The Daily Maverick, 6 April 2022: The artists, the forgers and the murky market of fake art in South Africa

The Daily Maverick, 6 April 2022: The artists, the forgers and the murky market of fake art in South Africa The artists, the forgers and the murky market of fake a… After centuries of neglect by the global art establishment, African art is finally becoming big business. This creates the conditions for a perfect storm locally. While the demand for, and value of, African art is rapidly increasing, the South African art market is notoriously under-regulat…

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Mail & Guardian: 16 March 2022: Invaluable artworks and artefacts at risk in the Johannesburg museums

Mail & Guardian: 16 March 2022: Invaluable artworks and artefacts at risk in the Johannesburg museums Invaluable artworks and artefacts at risk in the Johannesburg museums – The Mail & Guardian The City of Johannesburg has been marching on the spot for years about fixing its museum infrastructure, it can no longer pretend not to see the costly damage wrought over time https://mg.co.za/friday/2022-03-16-invaluable-artworks-and-artefacts-at-risk

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