Museum ethics
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A slew of cases of museum directors forced from their positions is a "spectacular moment of crisis,” the Museum Watch Committee chair said at annual museums conference
Cimam is demanding "greater clarity" over the reasons for Alistair Hudson’s proposed removal
Law firm hired by the Detroit museum found no conflict of interest in loan of art from director's family, it adds
The restitution of Cambodian statues by major museums and auction houses is an encouraging sign
UK museums’ close ties questioned after poet imprisoned for 15 years
The photographic archive of paintings was transferred in haste - twice
“Censorship has no role here... the only way to deal with these subjects is through dialogue"
The collector lectures museum professionals at their annual conference in Los Angeles
In response to The New Museum's current exhibition
Longtime arts and heritage patron Olivier de Rohan denounces the increasing influence of external bodies on museums' creative decisions
Why is it that a move from the commercial sector to the non-profit is seen as scandalous?
A collection of essays by museum directors worldwide on restitutions and ownership
Director of the Rose Art Museum examines both sides of the argument
Public art for private gain?
It is almost impossible for a museum to mount a contemporary exhibition without the involvement of the artist's dealer
“What is often described as the ‘undue’ influence of collectors and dealers is less of a threat than the noticeable tendency for these parties to lose interest in public institutions”
Museums should beware of being used as marketing tools by collectors
There is a danger that the conservatism of the museum sector will be challenged by a new generation of board members who feel that “rules are for other people”
The Charity Commission is now investigating all acquisitions made from artists while they were serving as trustees
Recent corporate scandals have raised concerns that American charities should be examining their ethics policies
The shift in policy follows over 30 recent claims for restitution
Adrian Ellis, director of AEA Consulting, talks on the threat this poses to the perceived legitimacy of cultural institutions
Essays explore US museums’ responsibilities to religious groups
In 1973 the Tate wanted to buy Brancusi’s black marble “Bird in space” through dealer Richard Feigen, but the sale fell through because the trustees believed the work had been “smuggled” out of India
Should Gainsborough’s House have given way to the Tate over a painting in the current Tate exhibition?
The panel finds Tate has legal title to a war-loot picture but agrees that the claimants should be compensated on ethical grounds
Curator voluntarily collaborates with Italy in accordance with museum’s policy
Despite the dilemmas posed by their work, Jake and Dinos Chapman's first major exhibition in a public gallery is opening in London
We did not pursue any party political nonsense on the Museum Island': Professor Günther Schade stands by his position