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The Art Institute of Chicago Is Returning a 12th-Century Buddha Sculpture to Nepal
The Art Institute of Chicago is returning a 12th-century sculpture to Nepal after learning that it had been stolen. Officials ...
Owners of deserted S.F. art campus seek city approval for planned renovation to historic property
More than a year after the former campus of the San Francisco Art Institute sold to a nonprofit backed by philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs, a sweeping effort to restore the aging Russian Hill ...
Art Institute will return Buddha sculpture to Nepal
The museum’s researchers collaborated with the government of Nepal to determine the sculpture had been stolen from the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal.
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Art Institute returns a stolen sculpture to Nepal
The museum said it has initiated the return of a 12th-century sculpture to Nepal after learning “new details” about the ...
Art Institute of Chicago returns ancient Nepali sculpture after researchers learned it had been stolen
"Buddha Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda" had been on display at the museum since 1997. Researchers discovered the 12th century sculpture was stolen from Guita Bahi in the Kathmandu Valley.
Art Institute showcases ancient Roman sculptures in unprecedented 'Myth and Marble' exhibit
Stunningly and unexpected, virtually all of the selections on view in this exhibition are complete. Co-organized by the Art Institute and Rome-based Torlonia Foundation, it is the first time works ...
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Art Institute of Chicago returning 12th-century sculpture to Nepal after finding it was stolen
The Art Institute of Chicago announced Monday that it is returning a 12th-century sculpture to Nepal. The museum said it learned that the sculpture, "Buddha Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda," ...