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fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Disbarred SF Attorney Sentenced to Life In Prison For His Role In Murderous 2008 Gay Grifters' Scandal

A former attorney was sentenced to life without parole for his role in a murder scheme involving gay grifters.
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

Did a Montreal Teacher Try to Sell His Students' "Creepy" Art? | The Walrus

A school art teacher encouraged disturbing and grotesque styles in student artwork, raising serious concerns among parents.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

UK: Two jailed over gold toilet theft from Blenheim Palace DW 06/14/2025

Two gang members received prison sentences for the 2019 theft of a gold toilet from Blenheim Palace.
Miami Marlins
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Employees accused of $50,000 art heist at PortMiami, deputies say

Two Miami-Dade employees were arrested for stealing over $50,000 worth of public artwork from PortMiami.
Canada news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Churchill photo thief sentenced to two years in jail

A Canadian man was sentenced to two years for stealing 'The Roaring Lion' photo of Winston Churchill to help his brother.
Arts
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Cultured crook breaks window of Staten Island home, steals $500K painting: cops

A burglar stole a $500,000 painting from a Staten Island home.
#cultural-heritage
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Norfolk woman refuses to hand over 16th-century Italian painting identified as stolen

A stolen 16th-century Madonna and Child painting has surfaced in the UK, with the current owner refusing to return it despite its stolen status.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Norfolk woman refuses to hand over 16th-century Italian painting identified as stolen

A stolen 16th-century Madonna and Child painting has surfaced in the UK, with the current owner refusing to return it despite its stolen status.
#criminal-justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Jim Morrison's long-lost graveside bust turns up during French police search

The missing bust of Jim Morrison was found after 37 years during a police search related to a different case.
#bungie
fromKotaku
2 months ago
Graphic design

Artist Shocked To Find Her Poster Designs From 2017 In Bungie's Marathon: 'A Major Company Has Deemed It Easier To Pay A Designer To Imitate Or Steal My Work Than To Write Me An Email'

fromKotaku
2 months ago
Graphic design

Artist Shocked To Find Her Poster Designs From 2017 In Bungie's Marathon: 'A Major Company Has Deemed It Easier To Pay A Designer To Imitate Or Steal My Work Than To Write Me An Email'

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Melania Trump statue disappearance investigated by Slovenian police

The first Melania Trump statue in Slovenia, a bronze replacement for a previous one destroyed by arson, has now gone missing, prompting a police investigation.
US politics
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

Justin Sun and David Geffen's legal feud over $78m Giacometti sculpture expands

The legal dispute between Justin Sun and David Geffen involves a $78m sculpture and allegations of fraud and forgery.
fromInverse
2 months ago

Nintendo Denies Using Gaming's Most Controversial Technology

The rise of generative AI has complicated the games industry, leading to layoffs, accusations of theft from artists, and controversy over Nintendo's Mario Kart World.
Artificial intelligence
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Art Thief Returns Stolen Sketch To SF's Madrone Art Bar With Apology, Cash, And Handwritten Note

I want to apologize for the disrespect. I should have known right from wrong, and unfortunately, I acted with poor judgment.
Golden State Warriors
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Alleged serial thief - mostly after art - struck three times at Mission co-op

Project Artaud experienced multiple break-ins in one week, with the thief primarily targeting artworks and causing about $20,000 in losses.
fromOpen Culture
3 months ago

The Greatest Art Heist in History: How the Mona Lisa Was Stolen from the Louvre (1911)

Mona Lisa was once easily accessible and susceptible to theft, illustrating how art security has changed over time.
#burglary
Fashion & style
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Socialite influencer releases CCTV of burglar stealing 10million of jewellery from her Primrose Hill mansion

Art collector Shafira Huang appeals for help finding stolen items worth over $10 million after burglar broke into her Primrose Hill home.
Fashion & style
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Socialite influencer releases CCTV of burglar stealing 10million of jewellery from her Primrose Hill mansion

Art collector Shafira Huang appeals for help finding stolen items worth over $10 million after burglar broke into her Primrose Hill home.
#banksy
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
3 months ago

The story of the Met's 'missing' Banksy

Banksy executed a daring prank at the Met by installing a painting, which he later sought to reclaim but was discarded.
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
3 months ago

The story of the Met's 'missing' Banksy

Banksy executed a daring prank at the Met by installing a painting, which he later sought to reclaim but was discarded.
#andy-warhol
Miscellaneous
fromInsideHook
8 months ago

Dutch Art Heist Ensnares Royal Warhol Portraits

An art heist at the MPV Gallery resulted in the theft and damage of two Andy Warhol prints of reigning queens, causing significant concern.
Miscellaneous
fromInsideHook
8 months ago

Dutch Art Heist Ensnares Royal Warhol Portraits

An art heist at the MPV Gallery resulted in the theft and damage of two Andy Warhol prints of reigning queens, causing significant concern.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

These 45 Mind-Blowing Photos Are Shaking Up My Concept Of Time And History

In 1911, Italian handyman Vincenzo Peruggia stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre by hiding in a supply closet overnight and walking out with the painting under his coat.
London
World news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

UK court finds men who stole $6 million gold toilet guilty

An 18-karat gold toilet artwork by Maurizio Cattelan was stolen in 2019, and two accomplices have recently been convicted of the crime.
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

What to know about the Gardner Museum heist, 35 years later

The emptiness left by the missing artwork continues to haunt the Gardner Museum, with empty frames symbolizing hope for their eventual return.
Arts
#blenheim-palace
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
4 months ago

Member of museum theft ring sentenced to eight years in prison for stealing Warhol and Pollock works

"Trotta, serving eight years for his role in the theft of major artworks, was sentenced alongside a scheme that spanned two decades and involved significant pieces, including those of Warhol and Pollock."
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The art expert did it: LGG Ramsey revealed as 1951 thief of Van Dyck painting

Ramsey claimed that he bought the painting from a market stall in Hemel Hempstead, but in reality, he was the thief who stole it from Boughton House.
London politics
Arts
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Member of a theft ring that stole works by Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock gets 8-year sentence

A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in a major art theft spanning over two decades.
Europe news
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Romanian prince wants Christie's to hand over $9M painting allegedly stolen by Nazi 'puppet' uncle

A Romanian prince is suing Christie's for the return of a stolen El Greco painting worth $9 million.
fromhttps://scoop.upworthy.com
5 months ago

Influencer demanded free painting and $200 for 'exposure' - artist responded with the ultimate clapback

"Jen saw that painting and became interested in one for her father. The problem is, she wanted me to do it for free."
Arts
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Anger in Romania over theft of national treasures in heist at Dutch museum

A daring heist at the Drents Museum resulted in the theft of Romania's ancient treasures, prompting a widespread investigation.
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago

Stolen ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in 'The Wizard of Oz' are auctioned for $28 million

Iconic ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' sold for $28 million at auction, highlighting their immense cultural and monetary value.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Huge crime network forging Banksy, Warhol and Picasso uncovered in Italy

A major pan-European forgery network has been dismantled, involving fake artworks attributed to iconic artists, highlighting the scale of art forgery.
fromwww.nytimes.com
49 years ago

Renoir Stolen in '74 Returned to Museum In Brooklyn by Mail (Published 1976)

A stolen Renoir painting was returned anonymously and in good condition after 19 months.
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