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The Antiquities Trade: A reflection on the past
Following her involvement in the February conference to mark 25 years of the UNIDROIT Convention, ADA chairman Joanna van der Lande was invited to contribute a major article on the history of the antiquities trade, including the issues that have dogged it over the years and how attitudes have developed along the way.
FIGHTING BOGUS INFORMATION ABOUT THE ART MARKET – 2021: REPORT SHEDS LIGHT ON SOURCES AND CAUSES OF FALSE DATA
CINOA, the global trade federation for dealers in the international art market, with 5,000-plus members, has published a wide-ranging new report that exposes the causes and sources of bogus information used to damage the market.
Iraq has a problem persuading its own people to become archaeologists
Iraq is having a problem encouraging young Iraqis to train as archaeologists, according to the country's internal media. The cause? Those who train cannot find work. This is an astonishing state of affairs bearing mind the crying need for new domestic talent and...
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W.C.O. data backs trade view of cultural heritage crime once again
The latest World Customs Organisation figures show yet again that illicit trade in cultural goods is much lower than anti-trade campaigners claim.
European Commission to target fake news. Here’s where it can start
European Commission Vice-President Věra Jourová has launched a campaign against disinformation. Here’s why she should start with cultural property.
The Stargazer Judgment – Some key lessons
Lawyer Martin Wilson assesses the merits of Turkey’s court claim for the return of the Guennol Stargazer.