De Kunsthal Could Be The Turning Point For Museum Security Upgrades In Europe

Europe seems to be plagued with very precise and well thought out Museum robberies. Last October the Kunsthal Museum was picked. Dutch police reported that seven pieces were taken. Among them, "Reading Girl in White and Yellow" Matisse,"Harlequin Head" Picasso,"Waterloo Bridge, London" Monet, and "Girl in Front of Open Window"  Gaugain.

As I just happened upon this information, I was astonished. This is one museum in which I actually was able to see pieces before they were snatched away. A few years back, to my disappointment I was unable to see a few pieces in person from the Musée d’Art Moderne. Anyone can imagine, it is stating it mildly that I was completely frustrated about this art theft in Paris. Unable to look upon the Matisse I so very much dreamed of, was a profound feeling, it truly saddened me.

It has been reported that three have been arrested in Romania for the theft on De Kunsthal (read more). Buzzing around, it is estimated that the loot could amount anywhere from twenty five million to hundreds of millions of euros.

As the Triton foundation's main purpose was sullied by this theft, we can all hope that the pieces are safe and will once again be accessible to the public.


http://art-crime.blogspot.com/2012/10/rotterdam-art-heist-what-is-triton.html
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57533113/major-heist-of-modern-art-at-dutch-museum/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21151103