French Galleries Sue Government over Restrictions

April 7 2021

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Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:

The French association of art galleries (CPGA) are suing the French government over the decision to close art galleries during the latest lockdown. The group have claimed that their members are "victims of a distortion of competition" since auction houses may continue to be open for sales and previews but private galleries are not. Their statistics show that a third of their members have lost more than one half of their income over the last year due to the ongoing crisis. A ruling on the case is expected next week.