EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 23 MIN
The Art Thief Who Saved Modern Art
from Canvas & Consequence · host Podcaster
In 1911, a handyman named Vincenzo Peruggia walked out of the Louvre with the Mona Lisa under his coat—and accidentally created the world's first art celebrity. We dive into how this bumbling heist turned a moderately famous Renaissance portrait into the most recognizable painting on Earth, and why sometimes the best thing for art is getting stolen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In 1911, a handyman named Vincenzo Peruggia walked out of the Louvre with the Mona Lisa under his coat—and accidentally created the world's first art celebrity. We dive into how this bumbling heist turned a moderately famous Renaissance portrait into the most recognizable painting on Earth, and why sometimes the best thing for art is getting stolen.
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