Thanks again to Delia Violante and the UC Berkeley School of Law for hosting Argus managing director Tim Carpenter recently to discuss The Grave Robber and the world of cultural property crime. You can read Delia's thoughtful synopsis here: www.law.berkeley.edu/wp-content/u...

We are proud to announce that the new book by Argus partner Geoffrey Kelly is now in stores! "Thirteen Perfect Fugitives" tells the true story of the world’s largest art heist, as told by the FBI agent who investigated the case. Hardcopy: a.co/d/0i1UhrRw Audiobook: a.co/d/075t212e

On March 12, Argus managing director Tim Carpenter joins Sharon Cohen Levin of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP and Delia Violante of UC Berkeley School of Law to discuss the complex work of repatriating stolen heritage to Indigenous communities. Free registration here: berkeley.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Hollywood gets it wrong: Art thieves aren’t "Dr. No" villains—they’re career felons looking for a score they can't actually sell. 🖼️❌ After the Louvre heist, it’s time for museums to rethink security. Are you watching your blind spots? Read more: arguscpc.com/louvre-heist... #ArtCrime #Museums

Stolen in the 1970s. Recovered. Stolen again in 2010. 🖼️💨 Vincent van Gogh’s "Poppy Flowers" (valued at $55M) is still missing from the Mohamed Mahmoud Khalil Museum. Where is it now? Dive into the history of this double heist: 🔗 arguscpc.com/still-missin... #StillMissingArt #ArtCrime #ArtHeist

Argus partner Catherine P. Foster is happy to give back to the cultural heritage community by speaking at the workshop: "Beyond the Academy: AIA Career Training Initiative for Archaeology Students" at the AIA annual meeting. #AIASCS2026 www.archaeological.org/programs/pro...

81 minutes. 13 works of art. $1 billion gone. 🕵️‍♂️🖼️ The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist is the ultimate cold case in the art world. Decades later, the frames remain empty and the mystery remains unsolved...or is it? Get the full breakdown: arguscpc.com/isabella-ste...

Argus founder Tim Carpenter recently spoke with Fatih Kocaibis of Türkiye Today about the recent Louvre heist. Tim goes deep into investigative techniques, showcasing how Argus Cultural Property Consultants would have solved this audacious art crime. www.turkiyetoday.com/opinion/ex-f...

The recent Louvre theft proves one thing: Prestige does not equal protection. Read why this heist must be a turning point for museums to prioritize security, adopt new technology, and build robust crisis plans. arguscpc.com/louvre-museu...

🖼️COMING SOON: An expert discussion featuring the AC's Tess Davis, @arguscpc.bsky.social, and @transparencyusa.bsky.social. Rogue Galleries: Tackling Illicit Finance in US Art Markets ⏰November 17, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 📍Hudson Institute/Online → Register here: www.hudson.org/preview-link...

We are honored that Argus partner KT Newton was invited to be a keynote speaker at a forum to commemorate International Day Against Illicit Trafficking in Cultural Property in Mexico City. Live stream starts today at 12:00h here: www.facebook.com/ArchivoGener...

Learn the fascinating backstory of Argus partner KT Newton, a highly-experienced attorney who prosecuted art crime cases for a decade. Need legal advice concerning your collection? Turn to Argus for deep knowledge, discretion and a trusted partner. magazine.wm.edu/online-exclu... www.arguscpc.com

More than 1,000 artifacts — including Native American baskets, jewelry and historic objects — were stolen from the Oakland Museum of California’s off-site storage facility on October 15 in the middle of the night. www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...

After the Louvre jewel theft, global media asked Argus for analysis. Watch some of the clips: arguscpc.com/entertainment/

Just a few days ago we did a podcast on art theft. And then the Louvre gets robbed in Paris "Thieves steal jewels of 'incalculable' value in seven-minute heist at Louvre museum in Paris" www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...

Argus founder and managing director Tim Carpenter recounts one of the most extraordinary and unsettling cases in the history of art theft. Have a listen!

Anthony van Dyck's "Soldier on Horseback" was stolen from the Christ Church Picture Gallery at the @ox.ac.uk University of Oxford in March 2020. Anyone with information should come forward. #StillMissingArt #ArtCrime arguscpc.com/still-missin...

A missing masterpiece, a multi-million dollar payout, and a lesson for all museums. See how the loss of a Fernand Léger painting highlights the crucial importance of inventory control. #ArtCrime #Museums #CollectionsManagement arguscpc.substack.com/p/argus-news...

We were proud to participate in the #NCCPP2025 National Conference on Cultural Property Protection in Washington, DC this week. Our thanks to Smithsonian Office of Protection Services and Dylan Garon for inviting our founder Tim Carpenter to speak on #ArtCrime and his new book "The Grave Robber."

Can you help solve a 30-year-old art mystery? ️ "The White Duck," a masterpiece by Jean-Baptiste Oudry, was stolen from Houghton Hall and is still missing. Learn more about the painting and the theft: arguscpc.com/still-missin... #ArtCrime #StillMissingArt #MissingPainting #ArtHistory

Help find missing art! 🚨 Three Christmas cards by famed Nova Scotia folk artist Maud Lewis were stolen from a home in Halifax in November 2024. Learn the story about the theft and this fascinating artist: arguscpc.com/still-missin... #MaudLewis #ArtCrime #StillMissingArt @artgalleryns.bsky.social

Safeguard your collection! 🛡️ Argus Newsletter #5 provides expert advice on how to protect & preserve art, antiquities, & other cultural objects from vandalism by activists. Essential reading for museums & institutions! open.substack.com/pub/arguscpc... #ArtSecurity #CulturalHeritage #MuseumSecurity

Still missing for 30 years: Arbit Blatas' Self Portrait. This 74x54.5" oil painting, stolen with over 200 other works in 1995 from NYC, is a crucial piece by the renowned School of Paris artist. Do you have info? #ArtCrime #StillMissingArt arguscpc.com/still-missin...

Congrats to the team at @thunderbaypolice.bsky.social for doggedly pursuing this case. The art market is rife with fraud. Buyers should ask lots of questions about provenance/ownership history & inspect any documentation with a critical eye before purchasing. www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/06/27/n...

Excited to share that Argus founder Tim Carpenter will be speaking at the National Conference on Cultural Property Protection this September! Tim will offer an inside look at the risks, challenges, and investigative work surrounding art & #culturalproperty crime. More info: natconf.si.edu #NCCPP2025

AI can be a critical tool for protecting priceless collections of art, antiquities and other cultural property. If you are a security professional, collections manager, or estate manager, you don't want to miss this free event! Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/guard-your...

Another example of why provenance should be taken seriously by collectors if they want to avoid buying a fake: www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/06/04/t...

Uncovering an artwork's "provenance" is vital. It's the documented history of ownership, ensuring authenticity, value, and ethical acquisition. For collectors & institutions, robust provenance safeguards against fraud and legal issues. arguscpc.com/what-is-prov... #CollectionsManagement

Join us in New York City on June 24 to talk #AI and #museumsecurity. This event is free and organized by Art Sentry and Axis Communications. Did we mention there will be demos? Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/guard-your...

Excited to announce that now through June 7, pre-orders for "The Grave Robber" by Argus founder Tim Carpenter is 55% off for Audible members. Act now to cash in on this incredible deal!

Our #StillMissing series is taking a summer vacation this month. We will be back in July with another thrilling tale of #artcrime! In the meantime, check out some of our previous posts: arguscpc.com/still-missin... arguscpc.com/still-missin... arguscpc.com/still-missin...

Early 20th century guestbook of classical music impresarios Hermann and Louise Wolff was stolen from the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra sometime between 2002 and 2022. Have you seen it? buff.ly/4k6BFpA #StillMissing #artcrime

Real art crime is no Hollywood fantasy! Argus founder and managing partner Tim Carpenter discusses the dark world of stolen masterpieces & looted antiquities. Learn how OSINT & tech are now crucial in recovery efforts & protecting our shared cultural heritage. www.osintcombine.com/oc-podcast-s...

Paul Cézanne's “Paysage d’Auvers-sur-Oise" was stolen from the @ashmoleanmuseum.bsky.social nearly 25 years ago. The painting hasn't been seen since. buff.ly/41qpr3U #StillMissing #ArtCrime

🏛️ US museums are increasingly engaging in voluntary repatriations of antiquities. Learn what's driving this trend and what the benefits (and challenges) of voluntary returns mean for collecting institutions. arguscpc.com/voluntary-re... #Museums #Repatriation #CulturalHeritage #CulturalProperty

🎨 #ArtCrime Alert! In 2010, a major theft struck the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris. Five masterpieces were stolen with a combined value exceeding one hundred million euros. arguscpc.com/still-missin... #StillMissingArt #ArtTheft #Modigliani #MuseumSecurity #LostArt #CulturalProperty #ArtCrime

Argus partner Geoffrey Kelly will be a keynote speaker at next week's annual meeting of the International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection. Many thanks IFCPP for the invitation! ifcpp.org/Schedule-at-... #artcrime #museums #museumsecurity #IFCPP2025

"Seine in Paris" by Paul Signac and belonging to the Parlagi family was confiscated by the Gestapo in 1940 and auctioned off. Help us find this missing piece of #NaziLootedArt buff.ly/41c93T4 #artcrime

Another great job by the FBI Art Crime Team. www.artnews.com/art-news/new...

Take note: This event originally scheduled for Tuesday April 29, 2025 is being postponed until Tuesday June 24, 2025. All current registrations will be honored for the new date. New registrants use this link: www.eventbrite.com/e/guard-your...

Argus founder Tim Carpenter's forthcoming book “The Grave Robber” is on sale at Barnes & Noble for 25% off! This pre-order deal is only for April 23–25. Order now to ensure you’re among the first readers: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-grave-...

We are excited to be in Austin this weekend at Blanton Museum of Art talkin' art theft, money laundering, authenticity, and the ethics of collecting. More info: buff.ly/lA9elj4 #artcrime #collecting #museumsecurity

Really enjoyed our time at the Inland Marine Underwriters Association (IMUA) annual meeting last week. Thanks again to IMUA, Andrew Gristina from Great American Insurance Group, and Elizabeth Stevens from Gander and White Shipping for an informative panel!

A 19th century shotgun that had belonged to American naturalist and artist John James Audubon was stolen in 1972 from the Academy of Natural Sciences. Though the thief confessed to the crime, the shotgun is #stillmissing buff.ly/3EQxmyv #artcrime

The future is now - AI-powered cameras can provide security teams with intel about possible risks in real time arguscpc.com/ai-museum-se... #museumsecurity #collections #museums

Jean Metzinger's early 20th century cubist painting "Man with a Pipe," stolen while on loan in 1998 from the Wriston Art Galleries at Lawrence University buff.ly/41rAEBf #StillMissing #artcrime

Our latest newsletter is out! Subscribe to have it delivered straight to your inbox. arguscpc.substack.com/p/argus-news... #museumsecurity #culturalproperty

We will be in Bonita Springs, FL next week for the annual meeting of the Inland Marine Underwriters Association. Many thanks to IMUA and Andrew A. Gristina from Great American Insurance Group for the invitation to speak. www.imua.org/events/imua-...

Thieves steal artwork, including Renoir's "Roses dans une Verre," during a daring rooftop heist at the Musée Albert André in 1972. Learn more: arguscpc.com/still-missin... #StillMissing #artcime #museumsecurity #stolenart

ICYMI - @fordham.edu The Fordham Law Review Spring Symposium 2025 on "Remedies for Looted Art and Cultural Property—Civil, Criminal, or Consensual?" is now available for watching: flrsymposia.my.canva.site