Today, five works of art were stolen from the Museum of Modern Art in Paris. Among the stolen art were masterpieces from Matisse, Picasso and Modigliani, all valued at over 100M euros. The attached article in the Economist provides an interesting glimpse into the underworld of art crime. The real crime is that we will [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Matisse’
Modern Art Theft in Paris
Posted in Modern Art, tagged art theft, Matisse, Modigliani, Museum of Modern Art, Paris, Picasso on May 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Tempting Fate at the Tate
Posted in Modern Art, Uncategorized, tagged Contemporary Art, London Art, Matisse, Tate Modern, The Snail on April 18, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Twelve years ago I visited London’s Tate Gallery and it was one of the most memorable museum experiences of my life. I fell in love with Rothko, Giacometti and Matisse who each influenced my fascination with modern art. The bustling energy of the Tate Gallery’s contemporary wing was palpable, and their iconic collection was exquisitely [...]
