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The Art Thief
This episode explores the hidden psychology of a prolific art thief, revealing the complex human desires for beauty and possession that can lead to a life of secret obsession and self-deception.
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“This episode explores the hidden psychology of a prolific art thief, revealing the complex human desires for beauty and possession that can lead to a life of secret obsession and self-deception.”
— Michael Finkel, The Art Thief
Art, Obsession, Psychology of Desire
If you've ever wondered about the hidden psychology behind extreme desires, or how the pursuit of beauty can become a private, destructive obsession, and this will help you see what to do next.
Michael Finkel, a master of narrative nonfiction, meticulously reconstructs the life of Stéphane Breitwieser, offering a rare, intimate look into the mind of an art thief driven by a singular, consuming passion rather than profit.