Zachary Small

contributor to New York Times, who covers the dynamics of power and privilege in the art world

Zachary Small on KCRW

A massive collection of fine jewelry — which has a controversial connection to Nazi Germany — is up for bidding at Christie’s auction house.

The dark history behind Christie’s record-breaking jewelry auction

A massive collection of fine jewelry — which has a controversial connection to Nazi Germany — is up for bidding at Christie’s auction house.

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