Monuments Men and Women Foundation

More than four decades after the passing of #MonumentsWoman Capt. Rose Valland, we are proud to announce the release of the first-ever English translation of her 1961 memoir, "The Art Front: The Defense of French Collections 1939-1945." monumentsmenandwomenfnd.org/post/rose-vall…

Une vente après décès dans l'Ohio aurait permis de découvrir deux tableaux d'Ambrosius Bosschaert provenant de la collection Schloss, l'une des plus pillées en France pendant la guerre

@nypost Thank you for mentioning our list of WWII Most Wanted Art!

After Nazi looted art surfaces in Argentina, experts warn Van Gogh, Rafael and 100k other works still being hoarded trib.al/f58t51p

The Monuments Men and Women recovered artwork looted by Nazis during the #Holocaust. Ardelia Hall, a @StateDept employee, was one.  It was good to talk to author @RobertEdsel about her work and why it still matters for restitution today. bit.ly/42MXsfd  @MonumentsMWfnd

🇺🇸 Fire brigade presents “sensational discovery” -flag returned after more than 80 years ...Volmar took the opportunity to thank the museum, but especially the Monuments Men and Women Foundation, without which "we probably wouldn't be standing here today." wa.de/hamm/feuerwehr…

📖 Thank you for the overwhelming response to the launch of #TheArtFront! We love seeing your photos with the book. . 🌎 In a little over month, "The Art Front" reached 49 of the 50 US States (c'mon Alaska!), and almost 20 countries. . 🫶 What a fantastic way to end the year!

✨From uncovering untold stories, educating the public & identifying and preserving lost treasures, the team at @MonumentsMWfnd works tirelessly to continue the mission of the Monuments Men and Women, and honor their legacy. #Grateful #Thankful

✨Lincoln Kirstein was a cultural visionary who left an indelible mark on history. Best known as co-founder of @nycballet, Kirstein’s wartime contributions as a Monuments Man included the discovery of some of Europe’s greatest masterpieces looted by the Nazis. #WWII #monumentsmen

Harry Ettlinger was headed to the front lines of the #BattleOfTheBulge when at the last moment, he was reassigned due to his German fluency— ultimately becoming a #MonumentsMan. Today, on the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, I am thinking of & missing my friend Harry.

🎁 Still looking for the perfect holiday gift? Today's the last day to place your order in @MonumentsMWfnd online store (or 12/18 with Expedited Shipping) to receive in time for #Christmas or #Hanukkah. monumentsmenandwomenfnd.org/e-store

Today’s spotlight: @WWIImuseum is a living testament to the courage, sacrifice & innovation of the #WWII generation. Powerful exhibits, like their tribute to the Monuments Men & Women, preserve the stories of those who fought to protect both freedom & culture. #Grateful

📖#TheArtFront - Today is the day! We couldn't be more excited to be in NYC ready to celebrate with @ChristiesInc the launch of #RoseValland's "The Art Front." Thank you, Christie's, for supporting this project and for hosting what's going to be a memorable evening.

✨@ChristiesInc stands as a leader in addressing impacts of Nazi-era art theft. By highlighting figures like Rose Valland & partnering with groups such as @MonumentsMWfnd, they shine a spotlight on historical injustices rather than allowing them to be forgotten. #grateful

Moments like this remind us why preserving history matters—how we can rebuild after hard times and hold onto the stories that connect us all. A treasure for the world, indeed. #NotreDame #PreserveHistory

📣 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐴𝑟𝑡 𝐹𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑡. Pubblicata la traduzione in lingua inglese del memoir di #RoseValland. Disponibile sul sito della @MonumentsMWfnd anche una edizione speciale con il francobollo che ne commemora la vita e l'opera. journalchc.com/2024/12/05/fir…

@OphelieJouan The biographies of these individuals, along with those from 13 other nations featured in Standen’s list and the final report of the Roberts Commission, are featured on our website : monumentsmenandwomenfnd.org/the-heroes/mon…

@OphelieJouan 🇺🇸 Captain Edith A. Standen compiled a list (see photo) of the “men and women of the American and Allied forces who had full-time roles in MFA&A and related organizations," which included foreign restitution officers, such as those from the 🇫🇷 French Artistic Recovery Commission.

#1Day1RVFact Did you know? Contrary to popular belief, Rose Valland was not a member of the US Monuments, Fine Arts & Archives program (better known as “Monuments Men”). She was, along with some 30 other colleagues, a “Fine Arts Officer” of the French Artistic Recovery Commission

✨Monuments Man Walker Hancock’s #WWII journey was as extraordinary as his art. From helping draft directives signed by Gen. Eisenhower to protect cultural monuments, to inspecting war-torn Aachen Cathedral & uncovering treasures in mines, Hancock’s mission preserved history.

#1Day1RVFact 🏅 Even before her resistance activities, Rose Valland was rewarded for her sustained work in promoting foreign art schools at the @jeudepaume: in September 1939, she received Latvia's highest civilian honor, becoming a knight of the Order of the Three Stars

📖📢 5 years after the first retrospective devoted to Rose Valland, I'm delighted to announce the launch on December 10 of the first English translation of her memoirs, published in 1961. To mark the occasion, I'll be posting a Rose Valland anecdote every day. D-8 ! #1Day1RVFact