Collectors, dealers and high-profile artists campaigned hard against tightening import and export rules

Interior minister says art and antiquities crime is ‘not considered a priority’

Cristina Ruiz attended the Art for Tomorrow conference and found a resounding silence from the Qatari and Western art world alike on this crucial issue

Key proposals from culture minister Ed Vaizey’s statement include widening access to the arts and a protection fund for cultural heritage in combat zones

Survey conducted by the city’s cultural affairs department finds workforce does not match up with demographics

Officials inspect the established culture venue as the Arab Spring anniversary draws near

Jean-Luc Martinez calls for safe havens for antiquities, European centre to combat smuggling and reconstruction fund

Arts professionals are generally optimistic about the country’s new leadership—although some worry promised changes could be too little too late

Relations worse than ever after federal US judge imposes $43.7m fine over Jewish Orthodox library

After widespread protests this summer, the government releases a new proposal to calm concerns from leading artists, collectors and dealers

Launch of the performance and exhibition space pushed back to October as more artists joined the project

Our guide to who’s running for the White House and what they have funded—or cut

Art trade up in arms over implications of draft bill that aims to protect the import and export of cultural property

Outgoing head takes tough decision to introduce charging after funding cut

Spaceworks’ initiatives span Brooklyn and the Bronx, but concerns are raised about their long-term impact

The Chinese artist-activist is due to visit Berlin, London and Melbourne

Duncan Pescod takes charge of Hong Kong’s vast new arts district

Monika Grütters faced by "storm of protest" as other artists vow to withdraw works on loan to German museums if export restrictions become law

New mayor of Tower Hamlets scraps disgraced predecessor's decision to sell public sculpture

Assyrian reliefs among the 500 loans earmarked for long stay in Abu Dhabi

Funds for Great Pompeii Project could be withdrawn as lack of staff and red tape stifle efforts to save site

A new film looks at Mes Aynak, an archaeological treasure that may soon be buried

The new president of the Paris museum was in China last week to discuss joint projects with Chinese officials

“Black spider” letter helps to save Antarctic Shackleton and Scott huts