Art Of The Steal

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I personally did not find much enjoyment in this film, The Art of the Steal. In fact, the whole thing enraged me. At first I was pleased with how the movie was going and how they were telling the story of a gentleman named Albert Barnes and his collection of art, which he established as an educational institution. This act of creating a multi billion dollar foundation as a means to educate and give those who were in the lower ranks of society the opportunity to view famous pieces of art, was very pleasing and admirable. However, continuing forward, everything in my opinion became political, greed driven, and downright nonsensical. I understand that Mr. Barnes’ will stated that his foundation was never to be moved, sold, or lent to any other

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