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"Art and antiquity crime is tolerated, in part, because it is considered a victimless crime. Having personally rescued national treasures on three continents, I know firsthand that this is foolishly nearsighted. Most stolen works are worth far more than their dollar value. They document reflections of our collective human culture. Ownership of a particular piece may change over decades and centuries, but these great works belong to all of us, to our ancestors and to future generations. For some oppressed and endangered peoples, their art is often the only remaining expression of a culture. Art thieves steal more than beautiful objects; they steal memories and identities. They steal history."
"Art and antiquity crime is tolerated, in part, because it is considered a victimless crime. Having personally rescued national treasures on three continents, I know firsthand that this is foolishly nearsighted. Most stolen works are worth far more than their dollar value. They document reflections of our collective human culture. Ownership of a particular piece may change over decades and centuries, but these great works belong to all of us, to our ancestors and to future generations. For some oppressed and endangered peoples, their art is often the only remaining expression of a culture. Art thieves steal more than beautiful objects; they steal memories and identities. They steal history."
- Robert Wittman, Founder, FBI Art Crime Team, in his book: " Priceless; How I Went Undercover to Rescue the World's Stolen Treasures."
- Robert Wittman, Founder, FBI Art Crime Team, in his book: " Priceless; How I Went Undercover to Rescue the World's Stolen Treasures."
Think the Art World is BORING??? THINK AGAIN!!! Check out the links below!!! Click them!
Think the Art World is BORING??? THINK AGAIN!!! Check out the links below!!! Click them!
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Check it out!
Intent to Deceive: Fakes and Forgeries in the Art World exhibit ( click the title!!)
Intent to Deceive: Fakes and Forgeries in the Art World exhibit ( click the title!!)
This is a fun series in which art works are researched and scientifically tested, repaired and restored with the goal of determining whether that art work is an undiscovered MASTERPIECE (or not)!!
This is a fun series in which art works are researched and scientifically tested, repaired and restored with the goal of determining whether that art work is an undiscovered MASTERPIECE (or not)!!
Art Theft is NOT a victimless crime. It is NOT glamorous. Stolen Art is used by cruel merciless criminals to trade for drugs, arms, etc OR they use stolen Art as a bargaining chip when they are arrested to lessen their jail time.
Art Theft is NOT a victimless crime. It is NOT glamorous. Stolen Art is used by cruel merciless criminals to trade for drugs, arms, etc OR they use stolen Art as a bargaining chip when they are arrested to lessen their jail time.
"We love art because it strikes a visceral chord in everyone, from the eight-year- old kid to the octogenarian. The simple act of putting paint on canvas or transforming iron into sculpture, whether by a French master or a first-grader, is a marvel of the human mind creates a universal connection. All art elicits emotion. All art makes you feel. This is why, when a work of art is stolen or an ancient city is stripped of its artifacts and its soul, we feel violated."
"We love art because it strikes a visceral chord in everyone, from the eight-year- old kid to the octogenarian. The simple act of putting paint on canvas or transforming iron into sculpture, whether by a French master or a first-grader, is a marvel of the human mind creates a universal connection. All art elicits emotion. All art makes you feel. This is why, when a work of art is stolen or an ancient city is stripped of its artifacts and its soul, we feel violated."
- Robert Wittman, Founder, FBI Art Crime Team, in his book: " Priceless; How I Went Undercover to Rescue the World's Stolen Treasures."
- Robert Wittman, Founder, FBI Art Crime Team, in his book: " Priceless; How I Went Undercover to Rescue the World's Stolen Treasures."
Check out the links below!
Check out the links below!
Andrew Graham-Dixon confronts the worlds of high art and seriously organised crime to uncover the true story behind the greatest art heist of the 21st century. In December 2002, two priceless and historically important paintings were stolen from the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, in a brutal and audacious robbery by experienced, professional thieves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krDcn9oGPgghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krDcn9oGPgg
Andrew Graham-Dixon confronts the worlds of high art and seriously organised crime to uncover the true story behind the greatest art heist of the 21st century. In December 2002, two priceless and historically important paintings were stolen from the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, in a brutal and audacious robbery by experienced, professional thieves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krDcn9oGPgghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krDcn9oGPgg
**warning: brief images of classical art nudity ****
Nazi Art theft - largest art theft in the world
Nazi Art theft - largest art theft in the world
***warning** brief classical art nudity
Art is damaged or destroyed by people who want to crush the human spirit and erase their victims existence. We cannot allow this to happen. So what can be done??? Or What if art is intentionally damaged????!!!??? How can it be fixed????? Check out the sites, etc. below!!!
Art is damaged or destroyed by people who want to crush the human spirit and erase their victims existence. We cannot allow this to happen. So what can be done??? Or What if art is intentionally damaged????!!!??? How can it be fixed????? Check out the sites, etc. below!!!
ART AND SCIENCE!!!! (What if a Art work gets reaaaaalllllyyy dirty????? Or starts to fall apart as it gets older? How do we take care of it??How is it fixed?) = ART CONSERVATION!!!
ART AND SCIENCE!!!! (What if a Art work gets reaaaaalllllyyy dirty????? Or starts to fall apart as it gets older? How do we take care of it??How is it fixed?) = ART CONSERVATION!!!
Have you ever seen how paintings are restored and conserved? Watch this amazing and interesting compilation showing the work process of Julian Baumgartner. Baumgartner Fine Art Restoration is currently the oldest conservation studio in Chicago.
Have you ever seen how paintings are restored and conserved? Watch this amazing and interesting compilation showing the work process of Julian Baumgartner. Baumgartner Fine Art Restoration is currently the oldest conservation studio in Chicago.
The first step in the process is to view the artworks, preferably in the studio, with the clients present. If that doesn’t prove possible, photos can be emailed or uploaded. After that a full examination of the artworks is performed. This includes assessing the condition of the artworks and testing the materials that will guide the conservation process. Establishing a comprehensive understanding of each artwork is necessary as no two are the same, and all techniques and materials are tailored to the artwork.
After his conservation plan is approved by the client, he begins cleaning. He typically starts by cleaning off old varnish. Sometimes, he patches any holes or tears in the canvas. The most important part, and his favorite, is retouching.
Some artworks may be completed in as little as one week, while others require several weeks due to the complex nature of the conservation issues at play.
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