Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, hundreds of museums, churches, archaeological sites, libraries, monuments, and historic buildings have been damaged or destroyed. As of July 1 2026, UNESCO had verified damage to more than 540 cultural sites across Ukraine, underscoring the unprecedented threat facing the country's cultural heritage.

What is at stake is more than the destruction of individual buildings or works of art. When cultural heritage is intentionally targeted during armed conflict, the loss extends far beyond national borders, diminishing humanity's shared cultural legacy.

Join renowned Ukrainian-American art historian and curator Konstantin Akinsha for a timely discussion of the ongoing destruction of Ukraine's cultural heritage and the international response. Drawing on his decades of scholarship, recent publications, and advocacy before European cultural authorities, Akinsha will examine evidence that many attacks on cultural sites are not merely incidental consequences of war but form part of a broader campaign to erase or appropriate Ukrainian cultural identity.

The colloquium will explore recent attacks on museums and cultural institutions, including the destruction of facilities such as the Dovzhenko Film Studio and the systematic looting of the Kherson Art Museum, as well as the historical context of Russia's longstanding efforts to appropriate, suppress, or erase Ukrainian cultural heritage. Akinsha will also discuss the legal and institutional frameworks designed to protect cultural property during armed conflict, assess the effectiveness of organizations such as UNESCO, and consider what additional measures governments, international organizations, museums, scholars, and civil society can take to safeguard endangered cultural heritage.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/irreplaceable-ukrainian-cultural-heritage-war-and-the-worlds-loss-tickets-1992838721261?aff=oddtdtcreator

It has been a busy year for AML in the Art Market. Some of the highlights include: updated HMRC guidance for Art Market Participants (AMPs)posted  in September 2025, HMRC referred its first art market case for criminal prosecution for alleged breaches of sanctions/ bans and we saw the first art market participant plead guilty to breaching UK  terrorism laws. As of June this year, we operate under amended UK Money Laundering Regulations. How does all this activity affect you? Join our webinar to find out. You will also hear how we think the tenor and tone of HMRC Interventions has shifted in the past  two years.  

This practical webinar will cut through the legal jargon and focus on what the changes mean in practical, day-to-day terms. We will explain how  the last 18 months impacts you, where you may need to make updates, and the steps you can take now to strengthen your Risk Assessments, CDD processes, policies, training and audit trails.

Register here: https://webinars.fcscompliance.co.uk/a-year-of-change-helping-you-understand-the-art-market-aml-landscape?utm_campaign=443641058-FCSAD%20A%20Year%20of%20Change%20Webinar%20Q2.2627&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9qfVzbm1guJ9yLMrRqpaaQTuA2K0V4Hq4fuF1uWBMzS6-m4fxDLzP4lKQT8S8MywwOnm7e463V90--QcMq7yIoxj3ZcA&_hsmi=140139875&utm_content=140139875&utm_source=hs_email

Join the Center for Art Law at our Immigration Showcase, a free 30-minute webinar introducing the Center’s resources designed to support international visual artists navigating the U.S. immigration process.

Rakhel Milstein, Board Member at the Center and Founder of Milstein Law Group, will share brief remarks on recent immigration developments affecting artists, important policy considerations to keep in mind, and key issues for artists and creative professionals to watch. Atreya Mathur, Director of Legal Research at the Center, will introduce the Center’s upcoming Immigration Guide for Artists, available in July 2026. This comprehensive resource provides artists with an accessible overview of U.S. immigration pathways, including O-1 visas and other relevant options. The guide is designed to help artists better understand the immigration process, identify potential pathways, prepare more effectively, and recognize the importance of planning ahead when pursuing opportunities in the United States. Kameé Payton, the Center’s 2025-2026 Judith Bresler Fellow, will also share information about the Center’s Immigration Clinic, which provides artists with individualized support through one-on-one consultations to help them better understand their immigration options and access guidance tailored to their needs.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992439009713?aff=oddtdtcreator