Carlie Porterfield of New York City originally published this article in The Art Newspaper, an editorial partner of CNN Style. According to a new report by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has over 1,000 objects in its collection that have ties to people allegedly involved in crimes related to the antiquities trade. This has sparked heightened scrutiny of the largest and most-visited museum in the US.
The ICIJ and nonprofit Finance Uncovered found that at least 1,109 pieces in the Met’s collection were previously owned by individuals who have been indicted or convicted of crimes including looting and trafficking. Of those objects, fewer than half have records available that detail how they left their countries of origin. Additionally, of the more than 250 antiquities at the Met with links to Nepal and Kashmir, two places that have been especially badly impacted by…
Link to the original article on CNN Style
2023-03-22 10:41:34