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Art World on Film

The Thief Collector
2025-07-24 18:30:00 2025-07-24 20:00:00 America/New_York Art World on Film A true crime investigation of the heist of a Willem de Kooning painting by a New Mexico couple, rediscovered only after their death. Rocky River Public Library - Community Room

Thursday, July 24
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-24 18:30:00 2025-07-24 20:00:00 America/New_York Art World on Film A true crime investigation of the heist of a Willem de Kooning painting by a New Mexico couple, rediscovered only after their death. Rocky River Public Library - Community Room

A true crime investigation of the heist of a Willem de Kooning painting by a New Mexico couple, rediscovered only after their death.

This riveting documentary unravels the true story of one of the greatest unsolved art heists in history—the 1985 theft of Willem de Kooning’s painting Woman-Ochre from an Arizona museum. Decades later, the painting is discovered in the home of an ordinary couple, sparking a mystery about their hidden lives. Through interviews with art experts, investigators, and the people who knew the couple, the film delves into the world of art crime, the value of priceless works, and the motivations behind their theft.

2022. 95 minutes.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General | Entertainment | Arts and Crafts |

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