This online exhibit explores what's been called Douglas Latchford's "first big heist," the trafficking of Thailand's “Prakhon Chai” Buddhist statues. With evidence from some never-before published archives, I examine tactics used by Latchford & dealer Spink & Son to legitimize the looted bronzes

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The exhibit also focuses on the work of Thai researchers who exposed the scale of the looting and the number stolen of Southeast Asian antiquities in Western Collections, highlighting the cooperative efforts of officials, law enforcement, and the Asian Art Museum to finally return these treasures.

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Announcing a new MOLA exhibit: "The Prakhon Chai Hoard: Four Statues Repatriated to Thailand" by Angela S. Chiu!

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One year ago today, I was invited to the Netherlands' number 1 talkshow, Eva Jinek, to meet the legendary Dan Brown to discuss his new book. What an honor and what a fantastic evening! He also signed his book and gave me the most beautiful compliment I’ve ever received (photo).

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