US/Bolivia MOU Extended!

I'm as happy as this adorable Bolivian child!

The US/Bolivia MOU has been extended!

I and many other people have been on the edge of our seats over this one since June. This was the first time that I experienced a bilateral agreement hearing first hand and I wasn't sure what to expect.

Beyond being a success for cultural property preservation, this is a step towards normalizing relations with Bolivia. By keeping the ties that we have left, we leave the door open for sorting out past grievances. I'm proud to have been involved in this.

Five more years!

(cross posted)

A Sister Blog: Dividing and Conquering

I have started a new blog!

Property of an Anonymous Swiss Collector: 

Moderately learned commentary on looting, antiquities trafficking, and art crime

Grotesque Stone Idols is not going anywhere (and I promise I will update it more, seriously, I will), but I am splitting the commentary into two categories. G.S.I. will be focused on the nebulas issues of culture and heritage that float around all of our heads and P.O.A.A.S.C. will be focused on art crime, auctions, sales, antiquities trafficking, and the likes.