Art gallery accused of breaching Russia sanctions

A modern art gallery linked to Princess Eugenie will stand trial for allegedly breaching Russian sanctions. Hauser & Wirth, based in London’s Savile Row, allegedly made available a luxury item to a person connected with Russia, namely George Condo’s Escape from Humanity (2021). Princess Eugenie, 35, has been an associative director at the gallery since 2015. There is no suggestion she has any involvement in this case. Hauser & Wirth are charged with making available a luxury item between 14…