The ArtRisk Group: Media Roundup
After two years in business, the ArtRisk Group’s expertise is sought with increasing frequency by commentators and analysts of the art market. We are proud to have been featured in nine outlets in the past year, from trade publications such as the Art Newspaper to international newspapers such as the New York Times. Below are some highlights of contributions made by the ArtRisk Group’s principals – Jane Levine, Jim Wynne, Jordan Arnold, and Victoria Sears Goldman – to reporting on key art-world stories in the last year.
JANUARY 2026
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
ArtRisk provided insight for piece on art fraudster Thomas Doyle
Jim Wynne and Jane Levine were consulted for an in-depth piece about “recidivist fraudster” Thomas Doyle in the Wall Street Journal. Jim Wynne was the FBI agent on the 2011 investigation and prosecution of Doyle, and he spoke to Kelly Crow, noting that Doyle's conduct follows a familiar pattern of ingratiating himself with victims to obtain possession of artwork and perpetrate a consignment fraud scheme. Jim explained that Doyle’s specialty was convincing sellers to let him broker art deals as a “runner” or middleman – but he would pass on little or none of the sale proceeds to the sellers.
Jane Levine, who teaches art law at Columbia Law School and is a former federal prosecutor who specialized in art investigations and prosecutions, discussed the legal issues surrounding the new civil lawsuit against Doyle.
DECEMBER 2025
THE NEW YORK TIMES
ArtRisk provided insight for Louvre Heist article
In the heist that made headlines worldwide, thieves disguised as construction workers broke into the Louvre’s Apollo Gallery and stole eight of the French Crown Jewels. The ArtRisk Group’s principals spoke to reporters covering the case and offered their expertise.
In discussion with the New York Times, Jim Wynne said museums in the U.S. are reassessing their own security programs to confirm they have introduced all necessary measures prior to risk assessments.
“They need to have a command center, a 24/7 command center, and they need to have perimeter patrols.”
-- Jim Wynne, The New York Times
NOVEMBER 2025
THE ART NEWSPAPER
ArtRisk provided insight for Louvre Heist feature
Jane Levine and Jim Wynne provided insight into the feasibility of breaking down the jewels – recutting the diamonds, melting the gold – and discussed the motivations behind that process.
Also covered were the cover stories the thieves would create to conceal the origin of the jewels and the potential money-laundering pathways for any proceeds from their sale; the involvement of a “fence" or receiver of the stolen jewels, as well as the type of person such a fence may be; and how the authorities continue to put pressure on recovery efforts, focusing on the scheme itself, who helped plan it, and where the jewels may be located now.
NOVEMBER 2025
SECURITY MAGAZINE
ArtRisk provided insight for Louvre Heist feature
Jordan Arnold and Jim Wynne spoke to Security Magazine about the security lapses behind the Louvre Heist. They noted that regardless of whether a theft occurs at a globally renowned institution or at a local museum, meaningful protection starts not with merely upgrading security cameras but with understanding the risk involved.
“True security depends on a program that integrates technology, people, and process, reinforced by continuous testing and awareness... Simulations and scenario-based exercises help staff stay alert to potential risks and understand how to respond effectively.”
-- Jordan Arnold & Jim Wynne, Security Magazine
OCTOBER 2025
ART WORLD INFAMY PODCAST
ArtRisk interviewed for episode about art fraudster, Inigo Philbrick
Inigo Philbrick, an art dealer who swindled over $86 million, was released from prison in 2024, and interest in his case was reignited in 2025 by a BBC documentary. Jane Levine was featured on Artnet’s “Art World Infamy” Podcast about Inigo Philbrick, where she shared her thoughts on the case and its lessons on due diligence practices.
OCTOBER 2025
THE ART LAW PODCAST
ArtRisk interviewed about the Art Market Integrity Act
Jane Levine was interviewed by the Art Law Podcast about why compliance programs should be risk-based and not overblown or intimidating. She noted that art market participants can choose to operate as though they’ll never be the victims of bad actors, much like opting out of insurance, but that implementing proper compliance will ensure they are protected – both financially and reputationally.
SEPTEMBER 2025
THE ART NEWSPAPER
Full-Length Feature on ArtRisk
The Art Newspaper ran a full-length feature discussing the importance of the ArtRisk Group’s work in the current state of the art market. The art world has long been vulnerable to fraud, theft, and cybercrime, and ArtRisk provides a “one-stop-shop" for investigations, due diligence and compliance, cybersecurity, and provenance research.
Beyond the risk of fraud, theft, and cybercrime, Jane Levine, who was interviewed for the feature, emphasized that extra caution is required when purchasing antiquities, as there is often a considerable time gap between when objects are looted and when they appear on the market. Lower-value items are often especially problematic. The internet makes it easy to engage in non-face to face transactions, and these objects’ low values make it difficult for law enforcement to intervene.
SEPTEMBER 2025
BLOOMBERG
ArtRisk provides commentary on art sale for 1MDB victims
Jane Levine provided insight to Bloomberg about the 2025 auction of artworks whose proceeds went to Malaysian citizens impacted by the 1MDB scandal.
Three of the works up for auction were previously given to actor Leonardo DiCaprio by Malaysian financier Jho Low, who used money tied to 1MDB to fund his lavish lifestyle.
Jane Levine told Bloomberg that the works’ troubling origins may be a bonus for potential buyers, who should be comforted by the fact the works are being sold by the U.S. government.
Ahead of the auction, some art advisors said the works’ poor association with Low may lead to discounted prices. But, Jane advised it was too early to predict bidding activity.
“A sale price below the estimate or below a prior sale price could be caused by so many factors – it is difficult to tell if it is due to a slump or downturn in the art market, a problem that everyone’s writing about, or if it’s related to an issue with the particulars of this sale and auction process”
-- Jane Levine, ARTnews
AUGUST 2025
LAW360
ArtRisk writes a guest piece on AML legislation
Jane Levine wrote a piece analysing a bill, introduced by a bipartisan group of senators, that would extend the anti-money laundering regulations contained in the Bank Secrecy Act to cover a broad swath of the U.S. art market.
MAY 2025
ARTNEWS
ArtRisk featured in article about conditional authenticity and appraisal reports
Conditional authenticity and appraisal reports are increasingly being used in the art market. Unlike traditional reports, conditional documents incorporate opinions about authenticity or value with additional factors, like future provenance discovery or continued investigation, resulting in ambiguity about a work’s status that can mislead buyers, sellers, and insurers.
Jane Levine spoke to ARTnews about the reputational and legal risks faced by professionals who issue authentication and appraisal opinions; such professionals can suffer lawsuits and public media attacks, wholly discouraging qualified independent analysis and underscoring the need for stronger legal protections to ensure that expert voices remain available and credible.