The Art of the Steal
- February 16, 2010 20:05
The story of Alfred C. Barnes reflects the American Dream, except, after his death, his worst nightmare unfolded. He rose from poverty to invent a popular drug that helped build an immense personal fortune. His wealth created a world-class art collection (ie., 181 Renoirs), now estimated to be worth at least $25 billion. A provocative new documentary, The Art of the Steal, details the sparks surrounding the Barnes collection and the undoing of a man's dream...