Art in the News, from National Public Radio

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Finland seizes shipments of artwork headed to Russia, citing EU sanctions : NPR...

Finland says customs officials have seized millions of dollars' worth of artwork, in shipments that were headed to Russia in violation of European sanctions.

Finnish customs agency Tulli said on Wednesday that its agents detained three shipments of paintings and sculptures over the weekend at Vaalimaa, a border crossing between Finland and Russia. Read more >