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Geoffrey Gagnon
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VP, Executive Editor, National Geographic
New York
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By Geoffrey Gagnon Verified| GQ Verified Then the Gardner robbers yanked down a magnificent Rembrandt seascape, and one of the men stuck a knife in the canvas. Breitwieser can hardly bring himself to imagine it—the blade ripping along the edge of the work, paint flakes spraying, canvas threads ripping, until the masterpiece was released from its stretcher and frame. The thieves, whose $500 million crime remains unsolved, then moved on to another Rembrandt and did it again.
By Geoffrey Gagnon Verified| Yahoo Life Verified Among the many mysteries that the author Michael Finkel hoped to untangle when he first began interviewing the world’s most prolific art thief was the matter of logistics. How did Stéphane Breitwieser do it? How did he manage to slip more than 300 works of art out of museums and cathedrals all across Europe, amassing a secret collection worth as much as $2 billion? And how did he do it all during daylight hours, as museum-goers and security guards often mingled nearby?
By Geoffrey Gagnon Verified| GQ Verified Then the Gardner robbers yanked down a magnificent Rembrandt seascape, and one of the men stuck a knife in the canvas. Breitwieser can hardly bring himself to imagine it—the blade ripping along the edge of the work, paint flakes spraying, canvas threads ripping, until the masterpiece was released from its stretcher and frame. The thieves, whose $500 million crime remains unsolved, then moved on to another Rembrandt and did it again.
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National Geographic
National Geographic is a renowned brand that includes a nonprofit scientific organization and a media company. Founded in 1888, the National Geographic Society aims to increase geographic knowledge and focuses on exploration, education, and environmental conservation. In 2015, it partnered with 21st Century Fox to create National Geographic Partners, which manages its commercial operations. The flagship National Geographic Magazine is a monthly publication celebrated for its stunning photography and comprehensive coverage of geography, science, history, and culture. National Geographic also produces documentaries and operates TV channels globally, while offering a wealth of online content through its website and apps. The organization supports education through grants, public exhibits, and a museum in Washington, D.C. Additionally, it operates retail stores in several cities, selling educational materials and branded merchandise. National Geographic reaches a diverse audience, including the general public, educators, students, and researchers, with a commitment to its mission-driven projects.
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