The Renoir Heist: A Descent into Lawlessness in the Art World's Sacred Spaces The latest heist at the Renoir Museum in France has left many in the art world reeling, not just because of the estimated €9 million worth of stolen artworks, but also due to the brazen nature of the crime.
Two individuals broke into the museum before 6am on Tuesday, snatching four paintings and leaving one behind as they made their escape.
The increasing frequency and brazenness of art thefts in Europe are a symptom of a larger problem – the erosion of respect for cultural heritage.