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art-theft1 year ago

"Unsolved: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist 34 Years Later"

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum continues to receive tips about the stolen artwork, including sightings of the two most recognizable paintings, "The Storm" and Vermeer’s "The Concert," in homes across the country. The museum's security director ruled out each sighting as being an original and emphasized the importance of focusing on the lesser-known stolen works. The 1990 art heist, valued at over $500 million, remains one of the city’s enduring mysteries, with theories suggesting local criminals with ties to horse racing may have been involved. Despite the passage of time and the deaths of suspected individuals, law enforcement officials and art recovery experts remain hopeful that the stolen artwork will be recovered, with a $10 million reward still available for information leading to its safe return.

via The Boston Globe|
#art-heist#art-theft#fbi-investigation
arts-and-culture2 years ago

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Shuts Down to Thwart Climate Protest and Art Activism

Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum closed early for the second time due to a planned protest by climate activists. The activists intended to insert their own artwork into the empty frames left after the 1990 theft of masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer. The museum canceled its evening hours, citing the risk to its community and collections. This is the second closure in response to an event by the activist group. The missing art pieces, worth $500 million, include Rembrandt's "Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee" and Vermeer's "The Concert." Regular business hours will resume on Friday.

via WCVB Boston|
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crime2 years ago

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Closes on 33rd Anniversary of Heist Amid Planned Protest.

On the 33rd anniversary of the infamous art heist at Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the stolen works of art, including pieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Degas, and Manet, remain missing. The FBI believes it knows who was behind the theft but has not revealed the suspect's name. The museum continues to investigate any leads related to the case, and a $10 million reward for information leading to the recovery of the stolen art remains available.

via WCVB Boston|
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local-news2 years ago

Gardner Museum Closes on 33rd Anniversary of Infamous Heist Amidst Planned Protest Threats

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston closed on its 33rd anniversary due to a planned protest by climate activists that museum authorities feared would damage the works of art. The closure comes on the anniversary of the infamous heist in which thieves disguised as Boston police officers stole 13 pieces of art worth at least $500 million. The museum is offering a $10 million reward for any information that leads to the return of the stolen works. All individuals who purchased advanced tickets will be refunded.

via CBS Boston|
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crime2 years ago

"33 Years Later: The Unsolved Gardner Museum Heist and Its Stolen Artworks"

On the 33rd anniversary of the world's largest art heist, none of the 13 stolen artworks, including works by Rembrandt, Flinck, Manet, and Degas, have been recovered from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. Despite a $10 million reward, no one has been charged. The FBI continues to pursue leads and urges anyone with information to come forward. The crime has been one of Boston's most enduring mysteries, featuring countless theories and suspects, including local petty criminals with Mafia ties, Irish gangsters, and a Hollywood screenwriter.

via The Boston Globe|
#art-heist#crime#fbi