The many lives of the Gelman art collection: a matter of state and a bank loan guarantee

AI BRIEFING

• ⬤ The Gelman family's art collection was sold at a fire sale to pay off debts.
• ⬤ A Spanish bank's loan guarantee was used to help the Mexican government purchase the collection.
• ⬤ The sale raises questions about cultural heritage and the role of the government in the art market.