Best Gogh Museum Podcasts (2024)

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Stimulating the senses: using smell to engage visitors 43:01

6h ago43:01

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How can we use our sense of smell to engage visitors? My guest today, Sofia Collette Ehrich is an art historian and curator of multisensory experiences. She was a key researcher on Odeuropa - a European funded Horizon 2020 project that advocated for smell as an important part of Europe’s cultural heritage. We discuss when she first realised her pas…

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Season 6, Episode 7- Chung's and Detroit's Chinatown 24:40

33m ago24:40

24:40

As a child growing up in metro Detroit during the 1970s and 1980s, Curtis Chin watched the world go by from an unusual vantage point. His family owned Chung’s, a popular Chinese restaurant in the Cass Corridor, which enjoyed a 60-year run before closing in 2000. Chin, now a nationally recognized author, has written about that experience in his memo…

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ArtCurious Virtual Vacation: Mexico City's Best Experiences 14:54

4d ago14:54

14:54

Join us for the thrilling conclusion of our virtual journey through Mexico City's cultural wonders! In this episode, we delve into unmissable experiences that showcase the city's vibrant art scene and rich cultural heritage. 🏛️ Highlights: Experience the captivating performances of Ballet Folklorico de México at the Palace of Fine Arts, celebrating…

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Season 6, Episode 6- The Edsel: The Road to Lemonville 25:08

5d ago25:08

25:08

The Ford Motor Company had momentum going into the mid-1950s: a young Henry Ford II, who inherited the CEO job from his grandfather roughly a decade earlier, was reversing the company’s fortunes. But then, the company laid the biggest egg in automotive history. It introduced the Edsel in 1957. Despite working with the best brains in the country, th…

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The power of inquiry, curiosity and questioning with Trevor MacKenzie 36:37

9d ago36:37

36:37

My guest today, Trevor MacKenzie is an experienced teacher, author, keynote speaker and inquiry consultant who has worked in schools throughout North America, Asia, Australia, South Africa and Europe. Trevor’s day job is as a high school English teacher in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, He teaches from an inquiry stance, guided by specific val…

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ArtCurious Virtual Vacation: Mexico City's Galleries and Art Fairs 18:55

19d ago18:55

18:55

Join us on an ALL-NEW episode as we take a Virtual Vacation to Mexico City! Today, we'll delve into the vibrant world of contemporary art-- from renowned galleries to innovative art fairs, we'll guide you through the city's bustling art scene. In Today's Episode: 🏙️ **Exploring Galleries:** - Discover Galería OMR, a longstanding player in Mexico Ci…

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Season 6, Episode 5- The Last Hanging in Detroit 23:51

19d ago23:51

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On a fall day in 1830, convicted wife killer Stephen Simmons was hung in downtown Detroit. His execution was as public as anything could be. Bleachers were set up on three sides of the scaffold, as people came from miles around to witness the execution. Maybe they didn’t like what they saw, because Michigan soon became the first English-speaking go…

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Slow listening and philosophical questioning in the museum 39:51

29d ago39:51

39:51

How can we engage children with classical music in the museum environment? Today, I'm talking to Cecilie Skøtt about how to engage students with the music of Carl Nielsen through a blend of philosophical questioning and the art of slow listening. Cecilie Skøtt is a mediation designer at Hans Christian Andersen’s House and the Carl Nielsen Museum in…

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Season 6, Episode 4- How the DIA Turned From a Private Art Collection Into a World-Renowned Museum 30:22

26d ago30:22

30:22

Here’s where Detroit was, art-wise, in 1917: a middling art museum on the east edge of downtown Detroit, with little to attract notice. We tell the story of the next 10 years, when the entire world began to pay attention. The magnificent Detroit Institute of Arts building on Woodward went up, with paintings by the yet-to-be-discovered Vincent Van G…

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ArtCurious Virtual Vacation: Mexico City's Museums 16:00

1M ago16:00

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🎙️ **ArtCurious Virtual Vacation: Mexico City Museums** Get ready for an art-filled adventure in Mexico City! Join us in an ALL-NEW podcast series as we explore the cultural treasures of this vibrant capital. From ancient artifacts to contemporary masterpieces, we'll take you on a journey through the city's most iconic museums. 🖼️ **Highlights:** -…

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Season 6, Episode 3- Bird, Barry and Miles: The Blue Bird Inn during the 1950s 24:29

1M ago24:29

24:29

The Blue Bird Inn was a cathedral of musical wonder in 1950s-era Detroit. This now-defunct west side club featured bebop jazz, featuring musicians such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Barry Harris, Thad Jones, and a longer list of jazz masters. The place was pretty much abandoned a few decades ago, but a local preservation group is taking up its cau…

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Fostering curiosity and critical thinking on self-guided field trips 35:04

1M ago35:04

35:04

Today, I'm excited to chat with Kylie Neagle about fostering curiosity and critical thinking on self-guided field trips for teachers and students. Kylie Neagle is the Education Coordinator at the Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA) in Adelaide . With a small team and limited resources, catering to diverse student needs can be challenging. Volunte…

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Season 6, Episode 2- The Polar Bears of World War 1 24:41

1M ago24:41

24:41

A group of soldiers from metro Detroit and Michigan boarded a trip ship bound for war-torn Europe during the closing months of World War I. Instead, they were diverted to Russia, just south of the Arctic Circle. They battled the Bolsheviks, who had just deposed Russia’s Czar. They fought in temperatures as low as 40-below zero, and continued fighti…

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ArtCurious + Like Minds Travel: Join us in Venice! 34:30

2M ago34:30

34:30

SURPRISE! We’re back with you for some bonus episodes of ArtCurious this spring! First up: we’re thrilled to announce an all-new tour this September with Like Minds Travel. Today on the show, we’re welcoming LMT’s Laura Hart to chat about group travel: how she puts together these incredible, special excursions, making friends all over the world, an…

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Season 6, Episode 1- The Sheik and Big Time Wrestling 33:25

2M ago33:25

33:25

The Sheik (real name: Edward Farhat) was the most feared bad guy in Detroit wrestling during the 1960s and 1970s. He threw fire. He cut his opponent. He bit them, often winning with his “camel clutch.” His business model was simple: to behave in such a vile manner that people would pay money to watch him battle at air-conditioned Cobo Arena. We loo…

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Creating informal engagement with museum visitor teams 31:28

2M ago31:28

31:28

In this episode, we take a closer look at museum visitor teams with Dickon Moore, Visitor Experience Manager at Wellcome Collection in London. Discover how these teams master the art of informal engagement, creating meaningful interactions that enhance visitors' museum experiences. Key Points: Understanding the importance of informal engagement in …

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Slow looking at the Van Gogh Museum 35:24

2M ago35:24

35:24

Today, in a special BONUS episode for Slow Art Day, I’m talking to Harma van Uffelen. Harma works as a curator of education for the Van Gogh Museum where they have just created a brand new slow looking programme and a slow looking experience for the Matthew Wong exhibition. Listen in to hear: How the programme started and why they chose the Matthew…

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How to build rapport in museum and gallery programmes 18:47

2M ago18:47

18:47

In today's episode: what is rapport, why is it important and how can we build it in our museum and gallery programmes? I recently wrote an article for the Journal of Museum Education inspired by the coaching training I did in 2022. In ' Fostering a coaching mindset: applying coaching competencies to enhance museum educator practice and visitor expe…

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Get the Picture: How to engage with art with Bianca Bosker 45:11

3M ago45:11

45:11

Today, Bianca Boska, an award-winning journalist and author of 'Get The Picture: A Mind-Bending Journey among the Inspired Artists and Obsessive Art Fiends Who Taught Me How to See' discusses her new book and her journey into the art world with Claire Bown, host of The Art Engager podcast. Bianca immersed herself for 5 years into the New York art s…

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The Art Bridge: Boosting Confidence through Visual Literacy 29:44

3M ago29:44

29:44

Host Claire Bown chats with Sofie Vermeiren, about The Art Bridge, a long-term collaboration between Museum Leuven and a local school, exploring how art can boost children's self-confidence and visual literacy. Episode links Episode webpage + transcript Sofie Vermeiren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofie-v-172093167/ More info about the …

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Arts on prescription and museums: a conversation with Dr Tasha Golden 39:15

4M ago39:15

39:15

In this episode of the Art Engager podcast, host Claire Bown talks with Dr. Tasha Golden about the role arts and culture can play in public health, discussing Tasha's journey from singer-songwriter to public health scientist and the impact of social prescribing on healthcare. They delve into the ways museums are becoming active participants in comm…

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See Listen Talk: Slow Looking Approaches for Vulnerable Audiences 27:46

4M ago27:46

27:46

Today I’m talking to Cecilie Monrad, Art Health Manager at Frederiksberg Museums in Copenhagen. We’re talking about See Listen Talk, a unique slow looking programme that helps young psychiatric service users in their recovery. See Listen Talk is a 15-week long programme with weekly meetings taking place outside of the museum's visiting hours. Parti…

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The 1957 NFL Champion Detroit Lions Revisited 29:46

5M ago29:46

29:46

It's been 5 years since the Detroit History Podcast originally released their podcast on the 1957 NFL champion Detroit Lions. Much has changed with Lions brass in the past few years, and it has finally led to post-season success in the Motor City. The Detroit History Podcast revisits the improbable run the 1957 team made to the championship, a run …

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Values-Engaged Gallery Teaching with Andrew Westover 42:48

5M ago42:48

42:48

Today I’m talking to Andrew Westover, Eleanor McDonald Storza Director of Education at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, about how values-engaged teaching can transform gallery experiences and foster deep connections. Andrew Westover leads the learning team at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, focusing on connecting people with art and ideas to i…

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Bringing art to life in classrooms with Magic Lantern 31:03

5M ago31:03

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Today I'm talking to Briony Brickell, the director of Magic Lantern, an educational charity delivering interactive art history workshops in schools across the UK. We chat about the organisation's work, its values, and the interactive art history sessions they conduct in primary schools for children aged 4 to 11. We explore Magic Lantern's unique cr…

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How to engage participants in historic spaces through inquiry and facilitation 40:29

6M ago40:29

40:29

In today's episode, Dr. Stephanie Smith, Learning Manager at the Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD) in Canberra, shares insights into MoAD's innovative approach to engaging visitors in historical spaces. Steph talks about MoAD's educational programmes, focusing on their inquiry-based approach and how they encourage an 'inquiry mindset' through a…

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Episode #119: Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful 16:30

6M ago16:30

16:30

Today, it’s a very special episode of ArtCurious— and a big ol’ thank you, to you. If you’d like to donate to ArtCurious, please feel free to do so here. Episode Credits: Production and Editing by Kaboonki. Theme music by Alex Davis. Additional music by Storyblocks. Logo by Vaulted.co. ArtCurious is sponsored by Anchorlight, an interdisciplinary cr…

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Engaging and connecting with young people in museums 23:02

7M ago23:02

23:02

In today's new episode I'm talking to researcher and practice assistant, Leonie Delaey, discussing how museums engage with young people through youth boards and organisations. Leonie come from a rich background in socio-cultural studies and Cultural Management. She currently serves as a Practice Assistant for the Master in Cultural Management progr…

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Author Interview: Joanna Moorhead's "Surreal Spaces: The Life and Art of Leonora Carrington" 39:09

7M ago39:09

39:09

Hello, listeners! I’ve got a special surprise for you this week. I’ve been waiting to share this amazing conversation that I enjoyed recently with expat and author Joanna Moorhead about her fantastic new biography, Surreal Spaces: The Life and Art of Leonora Carrington. The British-born artist and writer Leonora Carrington (1917–2011) is one of the…

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Radical Rest: Beating Burnout in Museum Education with Kate Oliver 31:33

7M ago31:33

31:33

In today's episode , we explore the urgent need for rest in the cultural sector, specifically in museum education. My guest, educator and leader, Kate Oliver, a freelancer with extensive experience in museums and learning, recently co-founded the "Radical Rest Network" to address this critical issue. In today's conversation, Kate shares insights in…

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Author Interview: Jeannie Marshall's "All Things Move: Learning to Look in the Sistine Chapel" 37:24

7M ago37:24

37:24

Hello, listeners! I’ve got a special surprise for you this week. I’ve been waiting to share this amazing conversation that I enjoyed recently with expat and author Jeannie Marshall about her lovely book, All Things Move: Learning to Look in the Sistine Chapel. What do we hope to get out of seeing a famous piece of art? Jeannie Marshall asked that q…

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Exploring The Art of Noticing with Rob Walker 37:48

8M ago37:48

37:48

Today I’m talking to Rob Walker, author of The Art of Noticing and its spinoff newsletter. He’s a columnist for Fast Company, a longtime contributor to The New York Times and many other publications. His latest book, co-edited with Joshua Glenn, is “Lost Objects: 50 Stories About The Things We Miss and Why They Matter.” In today’s conversation Rob …

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Author Interview: Patrick Bringley's "All the Beauty in the World" 31:22

8M ago31:22

31:22

Hello, listeners! I’ve got a special surprise for you this week. I’ve been waiting to share this amazing conversation that I enjoyed earlier this summer with author Patrick Bringley, all about his fantastic book about his time as a guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. His book, All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me,…

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Help! My group doesn't want to participate... 21:53

8M ago21:53

21:53

Today, I'm responding to a question I get asked a lot: How do you approach groups that are more used to a traditional approach and say they don't want to participate? How can we work with these expectations while delivering an engaging and educational museum experience? In this episode, I'm exploring some of the reasons behind resistance to partici…

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Activating the Art Museum for Healthcare Professionals: 49:50

9M ago49:50

49:50

In today's episode, Claire Bown engages in conversation with the authors of a groundbreaking new book, "Activating the Art Museum: Designing Experiences for the Health Professions." Ruth Slavin, Corinne Zimmermann, and Ray Williams share their insights into the powerful intersection of art and healthcare. This book is the first-ever guide to creati…

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Episode #118: Modern Love--Marina Abramović and Ulay 33:21

9M ago33:21

33:21

This season, I’m rounding up stories about modern artists in love, in lust, in relationships— digging into these individuals, see how their liaisons, marriages, affairs, and connections played in or on their respective works of art, and how, if anything, they affected art history as we know it. I, for one, believe that it’s time for Modern Love. To…

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Engagement for All: SEND in museums with Sam Bowen 49:41

9M ago49:41

49:41

This week we're exploring engagement for all with Sam Bowen, a passionate advocate for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) inclusion in museums. Sam shares her extensive experience in the museum sector and explains how her role as a mother to a child with SEND has fuelled her advocacy work. Highlights: Personal Journey: Sam discusses …

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Episode #117: Modern Love--Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, Part 2 29:46

9M ago29:46

29:46

This season, I’m rounding up stories about modern artists in love, in lust, in relationships— digging into these individuals, see how their liaisons, marriages, affairs, and connections played in or on their respective works of art, and how, if anything, they affected art history as we know it. I, for one, believe that it’s time for Modern Love. To…

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Getting Started with Inquiry-Based Learning in the Museum 24:56

10M ago24:56

24:56

Museum education is evolving, and so are the ways we engage our audiences. The days of traditional lecture-style tours are numbered, as more and more museums offer more dynamic, participant-driven, discussion-based experiences. Whether you're just starting out with inquiry-based learning in the museum or looking to enhance your existing approach, t…

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Disrupting the art museum experience 53:00

10M ago53:00

53:00

Today, I'm joined by Rachel Nicholson (Director, Visitor Engagement & Research at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art) and Christine Murray (Head of Content at Art Processors) to discuss an art experience that revolutionises the way visitors interact with Impressionist art. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has collaborated with Art Processors to bring t…

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Episode #116: Modern Love--Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, Part 1 32:15

10M ago32:15

32:15

This season, I’m rounding up stories about modern artists in love, in lust, in relationships— digging into these individuals, see how their liaisons, marriages, affairs, and connections played in or on their respective works of art, and how, if anything, they affected art history as we know it. I, for one, believe that it’s time for Modern Love. To…

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Episode #115: Modern Love--Hans (Jean) Arp and Sophie Taeuber-Arp 30:51

10M ago30:51

30:51

This season, I’m rounding up stories about modern artists in love, in lust, in relationships— digging into these individuals, see how their liaisons, marriages, affairs, and connections played in or on their respective works of art, and how, if anything, they affected art history as we know it. I, for one, believe that it’s time for Modern Love. To…

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Trauma-informed practice in museums with Jackie Armstrong 50:20

11M ago50:20

50:20

Today I’m talking to Jackie Armstrong, Associate Educator Visitor Research and Experience at MoMA in New York, about trauma-informed practice in museums. We’re exploring trauma-informed practice in museums, what it is, what it looks like and how museums can implement it into their culture and into their programming. We discuss MoMA's Artful Practic…

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Author Interview: Annie Cohen-Salal and "Picasso the Foreigner" 31:44

11M ago31:44

31:44

Hello, listeners! I’ve got a special surprise for you this week. I’ve been waiting to share this amazing conversation that I enjoyed earlier this spring with author Annie Cohen-Salal, all about her wonderful new book, Picasso the Foreigner (translated by Sam Taylor). Before Picasso became Picasso—the iconic artist now celebrated as one of France’s …

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How to prepare for the unexpected 25:54

11M ago25:54

25:54

In today's episode I'll be exploring a topic that every museum educator can relate to: being prepared for the unexpected. When was the last time you were facilitating a programme and something unexpected came up? Maybe it was a spontaneous discussion sparked by an unexpected object or a group with unique accessibility needs. These moments remind us…

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Heart for Art: Engaging minds, transforming lives with Gundy van Dijk 24:18

11M ago24:18

24:18

Today I'm exploring Heart for Art with Gundy van Dijk, Head of Education and Interpretation at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Discover how this impactful outreach programme use Vincent van Gogh's life and art to engage children, foster their personal development, and ignite their passion for art. With over 20 years of experience in museum, art, …

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Episode #114: Modern Love--Remedios Varo and Gerardo Lizarraga 35:26

11M ago35:26

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This season, I’m rounding up stories about modern artists in love, in lust, in relationships— digging into these individuals, see how their liaisons, marriages, affairs, and connections played in or on their respective works of art, and how, if anything, they affected art history as we know it. I, for one, believe that it’s time for Modern Love. To…

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What can museum educators learn from immersive art experiences? 18:35

11M ago18:35

18:35

Immersive art experiences have become quite the sensation in recent years. You've probably heard of them or even had the chance to attend one yourself. Immersive art experiences are driven by technology, engage multiple senses and transport you into a living artwork or a different world. Imagine stepping into a space surrounded by larger-than-life …

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Claire's Favourites: Getting started with thinking routines in the museum 23:29

12M ago23:29

23:29

Over the past few weeks, I've been picking my favourite episodes from the podcast's archive. Today, I want to share some helpful advice about starting to use thinking routines in your art or object discussions. In September I’m going to start teaching my Visible Thinking in the Museum Online Beginners course or VTMO Beginners as it’s affectionately…

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Author Interview: Michael Finkel on "The Art Thief" 36:45

12M ago36:45

36:45

Hello, listeners! I’ve got a special surprise for you this week. I absolutely loved this new book by author and journalist Michael Finkel, and I didn't want to wait any longer to share it with you. Finkel's latest book, The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession, is about the world's most prolific art thief-- and believe …

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