The Art of the Heist

We are in the midst of watching this documentary series.
Very interesting regarding the theft of so many of the world's greatest art works....

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum lost many priceless works of art, they were simply cut out of the frames.  Those who maintain the museum decided to leave the empty frames on the walls in hopes that someday the works would be returned.

"The Scream" by Edward Munch was stolen along with his "The Madonna" in broad daylight with visitors in the National Gallery in Oslo, Norway.  The paintings were eventually returned. The country spent over $6 million, to increase security - amazing detail on gaining access.

The Nazis stole art from museums, Jews and just about anyone else in Austria and Germany.  The Lady in Gold was one of the most famous - Maria, niece of the woman in the painting, sued the Austrian Government to regain possession of her family's stolen artwork - going to the United States Supreme Court - eventually the works were returned to her.

This documentary series is absolutely fascinating.  Hope you will consider watching it👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍