October 10
Stolen masterpieces ‘crushed by dump truck’ Five masterpieces - including works by Picasso and Matisse - were crushed in a rubbish truck after being stolen, it has been claimed. (Full story here: http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/8357840/137m-stolen-masterpieces-crushed-by-dump-truck) I will never, ever in my life fully comprehend the mindset behind art theft.

Stolen masterpieces ‘crushed by dump truck’

Five masterpieces - including works by Picasso and Matisse - were crushed in a rubbish truck after being stolen, it has been claimed.

(Full story here: http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/8357840/137m-stolen-masterpieces-crushed-by-dump-truck)

I will never, ever in my life fully comprehend the mindset behind art theft.

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August 14
Portrait of Madame Matisse (The green line)1905Statens Museum for KunstCopenhagen, Denmark

Portrait of Madame Matisse (The green line)
1905
Statens Museum for Kunst
Copenhagen, Denmark

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