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Thursday, August 31, 2006

Why stealing art is illogical

Norwegian police find Munch's 'Scream'

Two years ago some gunmen burst into a museum and stole the painting "Scream" by Edvard Munch. Museum security was no match to crazy art thieves with guns. Finally, the were apprehended.
Why would you steal such a famous piece of art? Everyone who sees it could easily recognize it. Even if you tried to sell it on the black market it could be tricky. Art is meant to be displayed and hanging a painting that's been missing for two years would be ridiculous.
If you really like a piece of art please don't steal it, you are only robbing others of enjoying it. I suggest going to the museum bookstore and buying a postcard version of it. If you are going to steal art, make sure it is at least from some obscure artist. You could steal my art.

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