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ART MARKET BACKLASH AGAINST FALSE CLAIMS AND BOGUS DATA
Art market trade and cultural heritage groups have hit back at damaging policy arising out of dependence on false claims and bogus data surrounding money laundering and terrorism financing.
SPREADING THE WORD IN BRUSSELS
he first in a series of articles on issues concerning antiquities and the art market for distribution within the European Parliament and to representatives at the recent Davos summit.
MUCH STRICTER E.U. IVORY RULES SET FOR JANUARY 19, 2022
The European Commission has upgraded its ivory trade restrictions as part of a proposal for a new EU Directive against environmental crime. The new rules will come into effect on 19 January, 2022. Although targeted chiefly at banning trade in raw ivory, the...
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Fake’s progress – how misinformation gains traction over time Part 1
How does false data come to influence policy and even law making on such a widespread basis when it comes to cultural property?
Fake’s progress – how misinformation gains traction over time Part 2
As can be seen by the tortuous byways of out-of-date reports and newspaper articles dating back almost 35 years and quoting myriad figures that have contributed to this misleading picture, the truth can be lost very quickly.
Why cultural property is the ultimate political pawn
Cultural heritage Memoranda of Understanding are useful for international diplomacy but can damage the rights of private citizens