British art dealer in row over return of Banksy artworks from Italy

Essex-based John Brandler seeking final loan payments as well as three murals from exhibitions companyA bitter row has broken out between a British art dealer and an Italian exhibitions company over three enormous Banksy murals that were loaned three years ago and which the dealer insured for £15m.John Brandler, an Essex-based specialist in work by the graffiti artist, is pursuing legal action after losing patience with Metamorfosi in Rome, which stages temporary touring exhibitions. Continue reading...

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