After5Boston - Examining the True Colors Behind Art Theft

Explore the truth of the multi billion dollar Art Theft Industry, occurring in our own backyard right here in Massachusetts. A Conversation on The Hidden Truth Behind Art Theft Join a Director of Security and Chief Invesistigator for Examining the True Colors Behind Art Theft, a multi-billion dollar per year illicit industry. The world’s most significant heists share one thing in common: the priceless works of Rembrandt. The great Dutch Master’s paintings are known for their value by everyone, from high school dropouts to museum curators. While Hollywood has portrayed the theft of high-value paintings as the work of dashing, likeable thieves working to steal art for evil, reclusive geniuses, in fact that’s nothing like the reality of art theft. Instead, it’s much more interesting. Amore takes his audience behind the scenes of the most notorious of these heists--all of which took place in Massachusetts--telling the true story of art crime from the conception of the crime to the recovery of the art. What We'll Cover: • Realize the Reality of Art Theft - Discover how Art Theft actually occurrs and the plans that go into pulling together the multi billion dollar industry. • Explore Massachussets' Biggest Heists - Listen to the stories about some of the biggest heists in Massachussets that will open you eyes on how real this world really is. • Learn how the Stolen Art is Recovered - Hear about previous and ongoing efforts to recover stolen art and the techniques and processes in place to find the missing works. Whether you're a historian, artist or someone looking to learn more about the truth behind some of the art heists you've seen in Hollywood, you'll leave with a wide breath of new knowledge on what really happens in the art theft industry. Don't miss this chance to connect with your After5Society! About The Speaker: Anthony Amore is the Director of Security and Cheif Investigator at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum right here in Boston. He has been charged with the ongoing efforts to recover thirteen works of art stolen from the museum on March 18, 1990. He has written multiple bestselling books, most recently The Rembrandt Heist, which was named one of the Ten Best History Books of 2025 by both Smithsonian Magazine and The History Channel. Good to know before you come: • Exact bar location will be disclosed in your confirmation email • Arrive early to grab a drink and get settled • The speaker portion lasts 1 hour, with optional time to stay and socialize afterward • This is a participatory event • Seating is limited to keep the experience intimate