Art Theft & Fraud
Art theft and fraud costs between $6-7 billion worldwide every year. Here we track some of the biggest art heists and frauds from the files of the FBI Art Crime Team, Interpol and other credible sources.
Photographer’s Rights in the New Media Era
Photographer's Rights in an Era of Copyright Infringement UPDATE 18 November 2024: The ABC Australia amicably settled this matter today The saga raised the issue...
Lift Technician Mistakes Museum Artwork for Trash
Lift Technician Mistakes Museum Artwork for Trash A humorous mix-up occurred at the LAM Museum in Lisse, Netherlands, when a lift technician who was unfamiliar...
The Illegal Ivory Trade: A Crisis of Conservation and Crime
The illegal ivory trade is one of the most pressing issues in wildlife conservation, a shadowy industry that has driven several species to the...
The Dark Truth about Blood Diamonds
Diamonds have long been symbols of love, wealth, and status. Their sparkle adorns engagement rings, necklaces, and crowns. However, behind the glittering facade lies...
Stolen, missing and collectible Academy Award Oscars
Oscars are rare and highly collectible, occupying a unique space in the world of movie memorabilia. The Academy's rules have created a bifurcated black...
Photography Appraisals, Auction Agent and Authentication
Photography collectors services: appraisals, auction agent and representation, legal authentication, and valuation of historic and artistic important photographs. Welcome to the realm of photography excellence,...
Google Lens Can Help Determine the Worth of Old Collectibles
In the age of smartphones and instant information, the world is at our fingertips like never before. From finding the nearest coffee shop to...
Who owns photographs posted on social media?
The ownership of images on social media can be a bit complex and is often governed by the terms of service of the particular...
INTERPOL’s global database of Stolen Works of Art
INTERPOL maintains a global database of Stolen Works of Art, which contains more than 52,000 items from 134 member countries and includes photos, descriptions...
FBI Top Ten Art Crimes, FBI Art Crimes Team – Updated
Here is an update on the FBI Top Ten Art Crimes list investigations, and we've added a few new art heists to keep the...