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Art Institute Returns Painting to Jewish Heirs
A cubist painting by Jean Metzinger, which was held in the Art Institute of Chicago for many years, will be returned to its rightful Jewish heirs. This decision comes after researchers used infrared imaging to link the painting to a collector whose works were auctioned under Nazi orders during World War II. This story highlights the importance of art restitution and historical justice.
Based on reporting from Smithsonian Magazine. Read the original story โ