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Top ten art crime websites

Over the last three years the information and attention paid to art crime has undoubtedly improved. I thought I’d jot down the websites that I use the most, in case you haven’t come across  them yet- let me know if there … Continue reading

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Polish art forgers

Two women are under investigation in Poland, believed to have created over 350 fake paintings purportedly by famous artists, including Nowosielski and Panek. One of the women is believed to have been painting the artworks, while the other was busy selling … Continue reading

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artwork worth $11,000 stolen from studio

An art photographer in Brooklyn, US,  opened his studio yesterday  to discover a 5ft7 photo, worth $11,000, had been stolen. ouch. There was no sign of a break in, despite the artist’s insistence that he locked the premises. Original article … Continue reading

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The puzzle of a painting with no past

At least once a day I stumble across some item in my house of which I have no idea where it came. The thought of it barely crosses my mind for a second. Give me a painting with no apparent … Continue reading

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Where has art hostage gone???

http://arthostage.blogspot.com/ I used to check the Art Hostage blog every morning. At least 1-2 times a week an informative, entertaining or simply bewildering post would keep me up to date with all things art crime-y Recently however he seems to … Continue reading

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