October and November Events

I'm excited to continue talking about my newest book, "Sacred and Stolen: Confessions of a Museum Director."

Here, I'll round up some of the events where you can hear more about the book, and other topics, this fall.

10/5/16: Pikesville Friends Speaker Series in Pikesville, Maryland

Catch me at the Pikesville Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

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10/23/2016: TEFAF Coffee Talks: "A New Normal for Collecting Antiquities in a Post-Loot Culture"

I'll be speaking about the morals of trading antiquities on a panel of experts at the TEFAF art fair.

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11/3/2016: Art to Dine For: "From Holy Land to Graceland," Fells Point, Baltimore

From 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., join me for a night that is all about Elvis! We'll eat Elvis' favorite foods, and discuss the man, the legend, the king. Tickets are $55, with discounts available for Creative Alliance members.

My dog is very excited about his copy.

Excerpt and Interview in Baltimore STYLE

I talked with Baltimore STYLE's Kim Uslin about the process behind "Sacred and Stolen." Read more to get a sneak preview of the chapter where I solve the half-century mystery of a missing painting.

September Events: Book Launch for "Sacred and Stolen"

I am excited to launch my newest book, "Sacred and Stolen: Confessions of a Museum Director." In this book, I share the messy behind-the-scenes world of running an art museum, and explore the moral dilemmas I faced over the years of dealing with sacred, and potentially stolen, art. I would love to see you at one of the upcoming events surrounding the launch of this book. 

9/22/16 at the Walters in Baltimore

Join me at the Walters on Thursday, September 22nd, to celebrate the launch of "Sacred and Stolen." I'll read a little from the book, and then WYPR's Tom Hall will moderate a book talk. There will be a reception after the event. 

Register online via the Walters. This event is free. 

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9/22/16 on WYPR

If you're in Baltimore, tune into 88.1 FM at noon to hear me talk about "Sacred and Stolen." 

You can also listen online at the link below.

9/24/16 at the Baltimore Book Fest, Inner Harbor Stage

Come enjoy hundreds of tables and talks at the Baltimore Book Festival! I'll be reading from and talking about "Sacred and Stolen" at 1:00 p.m. This event is free. 

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9/27/16 at the National Press Club in Washington, DC

The National Press Club is hosting a Book Rap for "Sacred and Stolen" in DC. I'll be presenting the book and answering questions from the audience. Tickets are $5 for Press Club members; $10 for the public.

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9/28 at the Ferguson Library in Stamford, CT

I'll be talking about my book and signing copies in Stamford, Connecticut at 7 p.m. Scroll down on the linked page for more information.

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9/29 at the Yeshiva University Museum in New York City

Join me for a conversation about "Sacred and Stolen" and the museum world in New York City. Tickets are $20 or $15 for students, seniors and YUM members. Each ticket holder will receive a copy of "Sacred & Stolen."

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Can't make it?

I hope to see you at an upcoming event, but if you can't make it, you can purchase the book on Amazon. I appreciate your support!

"Stolen? Get Over It!" on Versopolis

I recently spoke with Beti Žerovc of Versopolis about "Sacred and Stolen," the ethics of stolen art, the power of the exhibition medium, and more. You can read the whole interview online!

"The Case For Buying Antiquities To Save Them" in the Wall Street Journal

In the Wall Street Journal, I write about the morality of buying art from the Islamic State. Sometimes saving art from ruin requires buying from dubious sources, yet some sources should never be considered. 

Wall Street Journal subscribers can read the article by clicking below. 

Interview on The Diane Rehm Show: "The Big Business Of Looted Antiquities"

I was honored to be appear on The Diane Rehm Show to talk about "The Big Business of Looted Antiquities." I joined Sarah Parcak, professor of archaeology at the University of Alabama Birmingham and National Geographic Fellow, Tess Davis, executive director of The Antiquities Coalition, and Amr Al-Az, professor of history and anthropology at Shawnee State University and former antiquities official in Syria.

You can listen to the episode online by clicking below. 

Posts from the Walters

I will be posting news about upcoming events, thoughts about goings-on in the art world, and other musings in this space. For now, I wanted to direct visitors to the archive of my posts hosted on the Walters Art Museum's blog. 

Click on the button below to explore articles about putting manuscripts on the internet, painting doctors, and, of course, Elvis.