Sky Arte documentary traces Van Gogh paintings stolen by Camorra
A new Sky Arte documentary, Van Gogh vs Camorra, airing Thursday 9 May, investigates the 2002 theft of two Van Gogh paintings from the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and their recovery in 2016 from a Camorra hideout behind a false wall. Host Andrew Graham-Dixon reconstructs the heist and explores the intersection of international crime and art, questioning the motives behind art theft and the value of stolen works on the black market. The documentary is part of Sky Arte's programming, with its digital content and interface curated by Artribune.
Key facts
- Two paintings were stolen from the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam on 7 December 2002.
- The paintings were discovered in late 2016 behind a false wall in a Camorra hideout.
- The documentary Van Gogh vs Camorra airs on Sky Arte on Thursday 9 May.
- Andrew Graham-Dixon hosts the documentary and investigates the crime.
- The documentary explores the motives and black market value of stolen art.
- Sky Arte's website is powered by Artribune, which manages its content and digital interface.
- Sky Arte is Italy's first cultural HD television channel.
- The theft and recovery involve international crime and art.
Entities
Artists
- Vincent van Gogh
- Andrew Graham-Dixon
Institutions
- Van Gogh Museum
- Sky Arte
- Artribune
Locations
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands