Argentina Accuses Daughter of Nazi of Hiding Stolen Art, Giorgio Armani Passes Away at 91, and Further News Updates: Morning Links for September 5, 2025 (No self-reference, concise, and paraphrased)
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In the world of art and design, there's always something newsworthy happening. Here's a roundup of some recent developments that have caught our attention.
Giuseppe Ghislandi Portrait Recovered
The 18th-century Giuseppe Ghislandi portrait, once belonging to Jewish collector Jacques Goudstikker, has been recovered. This piece of art was among the 22 works by Henri Matisse and other art reportedly found in a raid of the Kadgien family's seaside home.
Argentine Court Charges Kadgien Family
In a related development, an Argentine court has charged Patricia Kadgien, 58, and her husband, 60, for concealment of looted artworks that belonged to Jacques Goudstikker. It's worth noting that Friedrich Kadgien, the subject of the charges, was a financial adviser to Adolf Hitler.
Giorgio Armani Passes Away
Sad news from the fashion world as iconic designer Giorgio Armani passed away in Milan at the age of 91. Armani's influence extended beyond the world of fashion, reaching into the visual art world as well. In 2000, he was the subject of a solo exhibition at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York.
Art Institute of Chicago Appeals Ruling
The Art Institute of Chicago is appealing an April ruling that allowed the seizure of Egon Schiele's Russian War Prisoner (1916), a drawing the museum had acquired more than 50 years ago. The museum argues that the court agreed the drawing had been looted by the Nazis.
Guillermo del Toro's Art Sale
Guillermo del Toro is selling off some of his artworks, books, and artifacts, including props and maquettes from his iconic films. The first of a three-part sale from his collection will be conducted by Heritage Auctions between September 11 and 25.
Legal Questions Surrounding Seized Artworks
The Manhattan District Attorney's office's approach to seized artworks is causing controversy. Alexander Herman, director of the Institute of Art and Law, questions the office's seizure of thousands of looted antiquities and repatriation around the world. Herman's concerns revolve around the operation of limitation periods and foreign good-faith purchases.
New Leadership at the Louvre
The Louvre museum has appointed Bénédicte Savoy as the next "Chaire du Louvre," a largely ceremonial, but influential position at the museum. Savoy, a renowned art historian and curator, will take up her duties in October.
The Spectator, David Bowie's Final Project
Before his passing in 2016, David Bowie was working on a secret project - an 18th-century-inspired musical titled The Spectator. The musical was inspired by the newspaper of the same name that ran from 1711 to 1712.
No Affected Parties Found in New York
In New York, the DA's view, upheld in an April state supreme court ruling, asserts that if a work of art was stolen in the past, it remains stolen, regardless of the current owner or how they acquired title. However, the search results do not provide information about any persons in New York who have been affected by the district attorney because their artworks were recognized as stolen.
Questions Remain on Unusual Approach
The Manhattan District Attorney's office's approach to seized artworks is highly unusual, as other jurisdictions tend to honor foreign good-faith purchases and the operation of limitation periods. This raises questions about the impact on the art community, particularly in New York, where many artworks are bought, sold, and displayed.
Kadgien's Death and Patricia's Surrender
Finally, it's worth mentioning that Friedrich Kadgien, who is deceased, fled to Argentina after World War II and died there in 1978. Patricia Kadgien and her husband reportedly turned over the 18th-century Giuseppe Ghislandi portrait, estimated to be worth about $50,000. The portrait is now in the hands of the authorities, and its future will be decided in the courts.
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