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How can art museums and collectors be more vigilant about identifying stolen art?

Posted on September 13, 2023 · We ask the founder of the Monuments Men and Women Foundation what they can (and in his view, should) do.

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The week in politics (Sept. 13, 2023)

Posted on September 13, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And satirist Andy Borowitz talks about how American politicians have seemingly gotten dumber over the last half century, the subject of his book, "Profiles in Ignorance."

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National Jazz Appreciation Month – the historical perspective

Posted on April 6, 2022 · Grammy award-winning saxophonist and Texas Southern University alumnus Kirk Whalum joins jazz experts, musicians in a conversation to about the heritage of jazz , its diverse styles, and its impact on culture.

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Houston Art Museum Features Rene Magritte’s Early Work

Posted on February 13, 2014 · The Menil Collection is opening a new exhibit that takes a look at the early works of the surrealist painter, Rene Magritte. “Magritte: The Mystery of the Ordinary 1926-1938” opens February 14 and will be on display at the art museum until June 1.

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Stolen Aboriginal Art in Houston, Won’t Stop the Show from Going on…

Posted on September 12, 2013 · Australian Aboriginal paintings from the Desert Dreamings exhibition were stolen from the porch of the Booker-Lowe Gallery (a postal worker left them there when the gallery was closed). But the show is going on anyways says owner and Texas’ Australian Consul Nana Booker. Artists in Australia are rushing to send more, and the exhibit will […]

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How can art museums and collectors be more vigilant about identifying stolen art?

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