A gripping tale of intrigue and mystery in the art world, this film traces the history of a collection of Post-Impressionist paintings - worth billions - which became the subject of a power struggle after the death of its owner. Dr. Albert Barnes.
Directed by Don Argott
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Cast
Julian Bond
Himself
Crew
Don Argott
Director
Sheena M. Joyce
Producer
Susan Jacobs
Music Supervisor
Don Argott
Graphic Designer
West Dylan Thordson
Music
Popular Reviews
4 reviews
Tessa
Awesome documentary we watched in class
Awesome documentary we watched in class
Ari Del Mar
albert barnes fue un verdadero haterrrrr el tenia un grudge contra la elite de arte de philadelphia y he held that till his grave. el verdadero stubborn man im a fan. lamento q violaron su will y hicieron lo q les diera la gana con su collection.
albert barnes fue un verdadero haterrrrr el tenia un grudge contra la elite de arte de philadelphia y he held that till his grave. el verdadero stubborn man im a fan. lamento q violaron su will y hicieron lo q les diera la gana con su collection.
Anna Bruner
5.2★ · 05/14/24
the poster makes it seem wayyy cooler than it actually is
the poster makes it seem wayyy cooler than it actually is
Natalia Gaytan
man, I hate it when the mega rich justify their lack of basic human consideration through art washing
man, I hate it when the mega rich justify their lack of basic human consideration through art washing
Jacob Dickens
5.8★ · 10/17/14
The Art of the Steal tells a one-sided perspective of the scandals that have plagued the Barnes Foundation from the death of its namesake. And I'll be damned if it doesn't do it well.
The Art of the Steal tells a one-sided perspective of the scandals that have plagued the Barnes Foundation from the death of its namesake. And I'll be damned if it doesn't do it well.
