ArtcestryBerlin's Benin Bronzes: what the 2022 ownership transfer changed
Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz gave Nigeria ownership of 512 works in 2022, with some to stay in Berlin on loan.
Unframed
News and views from the global art world.
8 October 2026
7 October 2026
How El Anatsui turned bottle tops into Behind the Red Moon
Tate describes a work made from used bottle tops, shaped by hand into three huge hangings.
What you can do with a free museum image, and how to check first
The Cleveland Museum of Art lets you reuse its open access images without asking, including in things you sell.
Why the hammer price is not the whole bill at auction
Bonhams, Phillips and Sotheby's add a buyer's premium to the winning bid. Bonhams and Sotheby's add taxes too, so the hammer price is not the full bill.
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