The complaint also claimed that Schwartz's sales offer initially cited the painting's frame, which had a Works Progress Administration plaque. It said those references disappeared after the GSA contacted Schwartz, who pulled the painting from eBay and then offered it again for three days in November 2015 for $10,50
Megan Clark, head of the ASA, is enthusiastic about keeping the relationship between Japan and Australia going, allowing the nation's fledgling agency to continue to grow. Fujimoto says the interests of JAXA and the interests of the Australian Space Agency are closely aligned.
But failing to look beyond these narratives obscures the moments of hope and humanity at COP26. Political showboating and logistical difficulties have stolen much of the limelight at the summit so far. There are plenty of them to be found, if you peek past the chaos.