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Art and Heritage Law: Contested Heritage
Art, heritage and the odd bit of law. Every Wednesday, Richard Harwood KC, barrister of 39 Essex Chambers and co-host Clarissa Levi, director of BHL Art Group discuss challenges and successes in the heritage and art world with guests from across the sector. For professionals, owners and the general listener, Richard and Clarissa ask: what is going on? what can be done? what are the stories behind the buildings, treasures and the cases?
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Working in the Art World
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What is it like to work in the art world? Richard and Clarissa talk to Alice Minter of the Victoria & Albert Museum about moving from working in an auction house to becoming a museum curator. Alice shares her passion for her work, describes its j...
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The Fate of Looted Art
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What became of the art once owned by Jewish collectors in Nazi Europe? Restitution expert Richard Aronowitz explains his work in provenance research in the commercial art world, finding “just and fair solutions” for looted art.
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Antiquities and Treasure
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What do we mean by antiquities, and what is Treasure? Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi are joined by expert Judith Nugée who explains why antiquities so capture the imagination, the importance of provenance, the fascinating world of detectorism a...
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Syrian Cultural Heritage
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The work of restoring Syria’s cultural heritage after years of wartime looting goes beyond the antiquities trade. Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi talk to intelligence expert Anwar Darkazally of Field Intelligence about how thefts and looting can...
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Keeping the Castle
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What are the joys and challenges of life in a castle? Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi speak with Charles Berkeley of Berkeley Castle about combining a family home and business, and looking to the future after nine centuries of castle life.
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The Parthenon Marbles Dispute
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What are the Parthenon Marbles? Were they lawfully removed from the Acropolis in Athens by Lord Elgin’s agents in the early Nineteenth Century? What ethical issues arise by their retention at the British Museum? How might the dispute be resolved?Rich...
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The Business of Exhibitions – Taylor Swift Songbook Trail and the V&A Museum
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Museum exhibitions are creatures of business…” 39 Essex Chambers member Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi talk to Anthony Misquitta of the V&A and Keystone Law. They discuss what makes an exhibition a success, and the commercial importance of ...
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The British Country House Revival
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Most of Britain’s heritage is cared for by private owners. Richard Harwood KC and Clarissa Levi talk to Ben Cowell OBE, the Director General of Historic Houses. They discuss the threats to country houses and their safeguarding over the last 50 years,...
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Art and Heritage Law: Contested Heritage - Trailer
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Richard Harwood KC, barrister at 39 Essex Chambers and co-host Clarissa Levi, Director at BHL Art Group introduce their new series, Art and Heritage Law: Contested Heritage, looking at the challenges and successes in the art and heritage world.Claris...
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