When Deaccessioned Art and Antiquities Have Nowhere to Go
In the absence of full documentation, the process of determining where a looted artwork or artifact came from can be tricky.
Stedelijk Museum
The Stedelijk Museum, founded in 1874 by the municipality of Amsterdam, was established to make modern and contemporary art and design accessible to the public. Located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the museum boasts an extensive collection featuring works by Vincent van Gogh, Piet Mondrian and Gerrit Rietveld. Its building combines a historic red-brick facade with a modern extension known as “The Bathtub.” The Stedelijk Museum offers dynamic exhibitions, educational programs, and innovative displays, making it a key cultural institution in Amsterdam and a must-visit for art enthusiasts. Read more about Museums.
Bill Viola, Who Pioneered Video to Explore Human Consciousness, Dead at 73
Viola is survived by his wife and longtime creative collaborator, Kira Perov, Director of Bill Viola Studio.
Dutch Avant Garde Artist Jacqueline de Jong Dies at Age 85
Jacqueline de Jong's extensive body of work over six decades bore an energetic witness to the entire postwar sentiment as humanity grappled with epochal shifts in collective consciousness.
