"Art Gallery Employee's Secret Painting Sparks Police Investigation and Museum Controversy"
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An employee at a modern art museum in Germany added his own painting to an exhibit, leading to his dismissal and police investigation for property damage. The 51-year-old man, who worked in technical service at the Pinakothek der Moderne, drilled holes to hang his artwork, hoping for fame. The museum, which holds works by renowned artists, including Picasso and Dalí, has since removed the unauthorized painting and is facing scrutiny over the incident.
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