30 min
Pandora Papers: Art Trafficking Exposed RadioEd
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Among the many revelations associated with the Pandora Papers scandal was new information about Douglas Latchford, a notorious figure in the art world. He was indicted in 2019 for trafficking looted Cambodian antiquities. According to a trove of Pandora documents, 27 art artifacts with Latchford ties remain on display in prominent museums, including six in the Denver Art Museum. Elizabeth Campbell, director of the University of Denver’s Center for Art Collection Ethics, joins us to talk about ethical stewardship, repatriation of stolen art and the impact of returning these pieces to their rightful owners.
Among the many revelations associated with the Pandora Papers scandal was new information about Douglas Latchford, a notorious figure in the art world. He was indicted in 2019 for trafficking looted Cambodian antiquities. According to a trove of Pandora documents, 27 art artifacts with Latchford ties remain on display in prominent museums, including six in the Denver Art Museum. Elizabeth Campbell, director of the University of Denver’s Center for Art Collection Ethics, joins us to talk about ethical stewardship, repatriation of stolen art and the impact of returning these pieces to their rightful owners.
30 min