17 Sep 2025

🎨Import Notice on Culturally Significant Objects for Art Exhibitions

Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: Exhibition entitled “Art and Life in Imperial Rome: Trajan and His Times” and “Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan”

Summary

Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: I hereby determine that certain objects being imported from abroad pursuant to agreements with their foreign owners or custodians for temporary display in the exhibition entitled "Art and Life in Imperial Rome: Trajan and His Times" at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in Houston, Texas, and entitled "Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan" at the Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, Missouri, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, are of cultural significance, and, further, that their temporary exhibition or display within the United States as aforementioned is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public Notice of these determinations be published in the Federal Register.

Agencies

  • State Department

Business Impact ?

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The notice's focus on the temporary import of culturally significant objects for exhibitions indicates compliance and regulatory requirements that may impact businesses involved in the art and cultural sectors. Such events can drive tourism and economic activity, thereby presenting opportunities for local businesses.

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