2024 Conference
SCHEDULE
Emerging Threats in Cultural Property Protection
9:50 – 10:15 a.m.
| Monday, Sept. 23, 2024 at The Getty CenterIn recent years, some of the world’s leading museums have been caught up in scandals, lawsuits, and even criminal prosecutions for acquiring, possessing, or even just displaying looted antiquities. Other cultural institutions, especially in Europe, have been thrust into the glaring spotlight for plunder taken by colonial governments as spoils of war during conquests and occupations. And, still more collections continue to grapple with the consequences of the unprecedented campaign of Nazi looting during World War II.
However, in addition to these well-understood challenges, responsible players in the art market are also beginning to recognize their vulnerability to emerging crimes like money laundering, sanctions violations, and even terrorist financing. Through a series of case studies, this presentation will illustrate how they and other market actors are navigating such obstacles. The end goal is to help fight back against these risks to institutions, their collections, and reputations.
