Mona Lisa. Have you heard of her? You probably have, thanks to Vincenzo Peruggia. In 1911, Italian Immigrant and former Louvre employee, Vincenzo Peruggia, pulled off one of the greatest art thefts of the 20th century when he walked right out of the Louvre with the Mona Lisa. It was
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In a string of contradictions, one man successfully attains the status of being both a famous artist and infamous criminal at the same time. Joe Gibbons is the man, his notoriety as an art thief makes him the myth, and his legacy as an artist makes him the legend. Since
What is the perfect heist? Take a moment and think about it. Is it simple or elaborate? Is it methodically planned or is it more spontaneous? Here is my definition: The Perfect Heist: Must have careful planning, or none at all. Must have fluid execution. Must be successful; all objectives
Is the strong appreciation of the beauty of art that drives people to commit thievery and seize admired pieces from museums and collections? Who is to decide what is good or bad art? In contrast, would hatred and disapproval of certain art forms or styles eventually cause destruction through criminal
Joe Gibbons is an unconventional film maker and artist who has taught at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His work is largely centered around a character named Joe Gibbons, and no this isn’t the same Joe Gibbons that taught at MIT. This Joe Gibbons is a completely different character, a