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16 Sep 2024

The Museum of Looted Antiquities: Documenting Repatriation Histories and Exposing Smuggling Networks

The Art Newspaper highlights the deeper dimensions of the "Museum of Looted Antiquities" (MoLA) project, viewing it as much more than just a virtual exhibition. It serves as an encyclopedic database aimed at analyzing and dismantling global antiquities smuggling networks.

04 Jul 2024

The Museum of Looted Antiquities: A New Launch Documenting Incredible Repatriation Stories

A recent article in Forbes highlights the official launch of the "Museum of Looted Antiquities" (MoLA), spearheaded by researcher and journalist Jason Felch. This ambitious project seeks to immortalize the stories of artifacts that have been recovered and repatriated to their homelands after years of theft and smuggling.

26 Jun 2024

The Museum of Looted Antiquities: A Digital Window into the Black Market

An article published by Science magazine highlights the launch of a pioneering project called the "Museum of Looted Antiquities" (MoLA). It is an entirely digital archive and museum dedicated to tracking and studying stolen artifacts worldwide.

16 Sep 2023

Beyond Repatriation: Is Returning Looted Artifacts Enough to Repair History?

This analytical op-ed in The New York Times offers a critical perspective on the global wave of antiquities repatriation, arguing that simply "returning" items to their countries of origin is only the first step in a long and complex process of repairing cultural and historical damage.

21 Feb 2023

Chasing Aphrodite: An Investigative Blog Uncovering the Secrets of Looted Antiquities

The Chasing Aphrodite website and blog (managed by investigative journalist Jason Felch, founder of the "Museum of Looted Antiquities" project) serves as a live documentary platform tracking the paths of stolen artifacts hidden in the world's most famous museums. The site is named after the renowned book that helped expose the involvement of major art institutions in acquiring smuggled antiquities.

21 Dec 2016

The Fall of a Forgery Empire: Prominent Antiquities Dealer Accused of Selling Looted Artifacts

The New York Times published a report highlighting a decisive moment in the art world: formal charges against Nancy Wiener, one of New York’s most prominent antiquities dealers, for operating a multi-million dollar stolen artifact ring.