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

<p>Essex-based John Brandler seeking final loan payments as well as three murals from exhibitions company</p><p>A 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.</p><p>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.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/sep/22/british-art-dealer-in-row-over-return-of-banksy-artworks-from-italy">Continue reading...</a>