March 1, 2016

“La culture, c’est moi!”

by Marc Masurovsky The British are not the only ones who display imperial superiority when it comes to “art” and “culture.” France prizes itself for being […]
February 28, 2016

“Misfortune” in the British Isles

by Marc Masurovsky Most cultural institutions around the world are controlled or owned by governments. In political terms, the State oversees and controls culture, sometimes intimately, […]
February 26, 2016

Scenarios of discovery: claimants stumbling onto their missing objects

by Marc Masurovsky I won’t name any names here, it’s better that way. But rest assured that the following four scenarios are based on real and […]
February 25, 2016

Thoughts about Americans and the Third Reich

by Marc Masurovsky Volumes could be written about this vast and complex topic. Here are some elements to think about and jump-start the discussion: 1/ the […]
February 21, 2016

ALR and ARG

by Marc Masurovsky Clothing stores are lined up side by side, seeking our attention, with their fabrics, hues and colors. Restaurants beckon to satisfy our taste […]
February 19, 2016

An opinionated exercise

by Marc Masurovsky Disclaimer: This deconstructive undertaking is not meant to judge a person’s good will, intentions, or motives, nor a person’s qualifications, merits, and contributions. […]
February 18, 2016

About due diligence

by Marc Masurovsky An art object cannot exist unless someone has created it. That is a self-evident truth. Once the object becomes the subject of a […]
February 15, 2016

Research from the bedroom

by Marc Masurovsky Prerequisites: Internet connection within reach.Sufficient battery time in your laptop to last at least 3 hours.And some tea…or coffee. Nowadays, if you want […]
February 12, 2016

Why oppose the physical restitution of looted cultural objects?

by Marc Masurovsky When a claim is filed for the return of an object that was allegedly misappropriated during the Nazi/Fascist era and especially as a […]