February Book Club: “The Art Thief” by Michael Finkel

Stéphane Breitwieser, the most prolific art thief, orchestrated over 200 daring heists over a seven-year period. These audacious escapades often occurred during the day in crowded museums. His accomplice, his girlfriend, occasionally used a nail clipper, while he used a Swiss Army knife to complete the heists. Together, they amassed an astonishing $2 billion collection of stolen art, which he never sold but instead displayed in his bedroom. This captivating true crime story explores the intricate interplay between art, theft, love, and the insatiable human desire to possess beauty at any cost.