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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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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As can be seen by the tortuous byways of out-of-date reports and newspaper articles dating back almost 35 years and quoting myriad figures that have contributed to this misleading picture, the truth can be lost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