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Book Synopsis: In recent years, several of America’s leading art museums have voluntarily given up their finest pieces of classical art to the governments of Italy and Greece. The monetary value is estimated at over half a billion dollars. Why would they be moved to such unheard-of generosity? The answer lies at the Getty, one of the world’s richest and most troubled museums, and scandalous revelations that it had been buying looted antiquities for decades. Drawing on a trove of confidential museum records and frank interviews, Felch and Frammolino give us a fly-on-the-wall account of the inner workings of a world-class museum and tell the story of the Getty’s dealings in the illegal antiquities trade. The outlandish characters and bad behavior could come straight from the pages of a thriller—the wealthy recluse founder, the cagey Italian art investigator, the playboy curator, the narcissist CEO—but their chilling effects on the rest of the art world have been all too real, as the authors show in novelistic detail. Fast-paced and compelling, Chasing Aphrodite exposes the layer of dirt beneath the polished façade of the museum business.
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Discover the shocking secrets lurking behind the world's richest museum in the captivating book, Chasing Aphrodite: The Hunt for Looted Antiquities at the World's Richest Museum. Unveiling the scandalous revelations of the Getty's involvement in the illegal antiquities trade, this gripping account will leave you breathless. With estimated losses of over half a billion dollars, find out why leading art museums in America willingly surrendered their prized classical art to the governments of Italy and Greece.
Delve into the inner workings of a world-class museum as authors Felch and Frammolino take you on a thrilling journey. Drawing from confidential museum records and exclusive interviews, they expose the outrageous characters involved in this illicit trade. From the wealthy recluse founder to the cagey Italian art investigator, each personality adds layers of intrigue to the captivating narrative.
Prepare to be spellbound by the novelistic detail that brings the chilling effects of the Getty's actions to life. From the playboy curator to the narcissist CEO, the pages of this book are filled with characters that could easily feature in a thrilling thriller. Uncover the layer of dirt that lies beneath the polished façade of the museum business as the authors paint a vivid picture of corruption and deception.
Don't miss your chance to get your hands on this fast-paced and compelling book, Chasing Aphrodite. Order now to experience the shocking truth in this eye-opening account. Take a journey through the shadows and support ethical practices in the art world. Place your order today!
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