Psychology · 18 min
The Art Thief
By Michael Finkel
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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Psychology
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18 min
What it is about
Art, Obsession, Psychology of Desire
Who it is for
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.
The author
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.
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