This week on the NAWL Podcast, host and NAWL member Lisa Kohn welcomes attorney Randol Schoenberg—renowned for his role in the landmark case Republic of Austria v. Altmann, which fought to reclaim artwork stolen during the Holocaust, including the famous Portrait of Adele Block-Bauer I (“Woman in Gold”) by Gustav Klimt. In this powerful episode, Lisa and Randol delve into the gripping story behind this historic legal battle, unpack the legal and moral complexities of art restitution, and discuss why these issues remain profoundly relevant today. Tune in for an engaging and deeply moving conversation that brings one of the most extraordinary restitution cases to life.
This week on the NAWL Podcast, host and NAWL member Lisa Kohn welcomes attorney Randol Schoenberg—renowned for his role in the landmark caseRepublic of Austria v. Altmann, which fought to reclaim artwork stolen during the Holocaust, including the famous Portrait of Adele Block-Bauer I (“Woman in Gold”) by Gustav Klimt.
In this powerful episode, Lisa and Randol delve into the gripping story behind this historic legal battle, unpack the legal and moral complexities of art restitution, and discuss why these issues remain profoundly relevant today.
Tune in for an engaging and deeply moving conversation that brings one of the most extraordinary restitution cases to life.