Art has played a significant role throughout human history - but so has art theft. Art heists have been rampant around the world ever since artwork first became incredibly valuable. This list explores the most outrageous art thefts throughout history.
These thieves lifted millions of dollars' worth of art and they composed a number of shrewd plans to do so. Some of them used force, while others used distractions like fireworks and alarms. One criminal even replaced over 100 pieces of famous art with his own paintings and drawings. Another thief simply walked out of a museum with a renowned painting stuffed inside his coat. Some of the stolen pieces have since been found, but most of them have never been recovered. Ultimately, every art heist on this list required clever planning, good luck, and immense self-confidence!
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