Grand Theft Art-o
While social distancing and fear of coronavirus has seen major events cancelled or postponed, crime seems to be thriving - from A Van Gogh painting to toilet rolls, robbers are taking advantage in the time…
Category Archives: Art Theft
Art Theft in Lockdown
Art Theft in Lockdown It has been a common misperception historically that only electronics and jewellery are stolen in South Africa, but art theft, even though not as common, is happening. We have no intention…
Art Theft from Institutions
During his time as a director of the Tate Britain, Sandy Nairne wrote a book about the theft of two priceless J.M.W. Turner paintings. Art Theft and the Case of the Stolen Turners is a…