LONDON (REUTERS).- A painting stolen from a London home in 1979 and which ended up in the collection of late Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace has been returned to its original owners, Britain’s Art Loss Register said on Monday. The work by 18th …
Trial Date Set in Associated Press-Shepard Fairey Dispute in NYC
NEW YORK (AP).- A March trial date was set Monday to decide whether the artist who created the Barack Obama “HOPE” image violated The Associated Press’ copyright when he based the image on one of the news agency’s pictures. U.S. District Judge Alvin K….
Florence and State Spar Over Michelangelo’s Masterpiece ‘David’
ROME (AP).- Florence’s mayor is defending his city’s ownership of Michelangelo’s marble masterpiece “David” after the Culture Ministry reportedly asserted that the treasure belongs to the central government in Rome. The Renaissance-style feud broke out…
Florence and State Spar Over Michelangelo’s Masterpiece ‘David’
ROME (AP).- Florence’s mayor is defending his city’s ownership of Michelangelo’s marble masterpiece “David” after the Culture Ministry reportedly asserted that the treasure belongs to the central government in Rome. The Renaissance-style feud broke out…
Federal Judge Upholds NYC Art Vendor Crackdown Rules
NEW YORK (AP).- A federal judge in New York City has upheld new regulations seeking to cap the number of art vendors allowed in Manhattan’s busiest parks. Judge Richard Sullivan on Friday denied motions in two cases brought by street artists seeking t…