Contrary to their deep roots in mankind’s yearning for peaceful and humane social relations, art and culture as a whole are being turned into weapons of war by those responsible for cultural policy.
Finland seized artwork en route to Russia in accordance with sanctions imposed by the European Union over Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine. The haul of paintings and sculptures is valued at around 42 million euros ($46 million), the agency said. The artwork was on loan from Russia to exhibitions at museums and galleries in Japan and Italy. Finnish Customs detained the three shipments bound for Russia at the Vaalimaa border crossing point on April 1 and 2. “It is important .