International Foundation for Art Research (IFAR) Email Format

Artists and WritersNew York, United States2-10 Employees

The International Foundation for Art Research (IFAR) is a not-for-profit educational and research organization based in New York, focused on promoting integrity in the visual arts. It provides impartial information on authenticity, ownership, theft, and legal and ethical issues related to art objects, aiming to connect the public with scholarly and commercial art communities. IFAR serves a diverse audience that includes law enforcement, government agencies, collectors, museums, researchers, journalists, and the general public, offering resources such as an authentication research service, an academic journal, and a database of art theft. Founded in 1969, the organization has established a reputation for objectivity and independence, and operates through programs, publications, conferences, and events. Its activities are centered in New York, where it conducts public-facing programs and maintains its core information services.

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