More troubles for São Paolo art museum

More bad news for the São Paulo Museum of Art. The museum, site of the theft last month of paintings valued at more than $50 million, has been threatened by São Paulo state authorities with temporary closing. . .

In court proceedings, the authorities contend that the museum has been operating for 40 years without formal permission from the city, the police and the fire service. Mariza Schiavo Tucunduva, a state official in charge of health and safety, said a recent inspection had shown that the fire system was not operating, extinguishers were missing, and exits were not clearly marked

Posted by David on January 24, 2008 12:23 PM