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Amir Shariat's Pink Panther Art Heist at Art Dubai 2013

other · 2026-04-22

At Art Dubai 2013, collector Amir Shariat playfully imagines stealing an Alexander Calder for his garden and a Walead Beshty, all in Pink Panther style. The piece, part of Canvas's 'Thomas Crown List,' humorously explores the fantasy of art theft.

Key facts

  • Amir Shariat is a collector featured in the Thomas Crown List.
  • The list was published by Canvas magazine.
  • Art Dubai 2013 is the event context.
  • Shariat mentions wanting an Alexander Calder for his garden.
  • He also mentions grabbing a Walead Beshty.
  • The tone is described as 'Pink Panther style.'
  • The piece is a fictional art heist scenario.
  • Canvas is the source publication.

Entities

Artists

  • Alexander Calder
  • Walead Beshty
  • Amir Shariat

Institutions

  • Canvas

Locations

  • Dubai
  • United Arab Emirates

Sources