History Roundtable: Kidnapping Mona – Felonies and Forgeries in the Art World

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Monday, October 2, 2017 - 1:00pm

History Roundtable: Kidnapping Mona –
Felonies and Forgeries in the Art World
Monday, October 2, 1:00pm.
After drugs and guns, art theft is the third largest criminal
enterprise in the world. Both the FBI and Interpol have special
teams dedicated to the ten billion dollar a year market in art
crime. We will look into the legitimate business of buying and
selling art and not-so-legit ways people get their hands on
some of the world’s most famous artwork. Historian Chris
Rilling presents. Advance registration required
by Sept. 27. Free