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From confounding acts of vandalism to headline-grabbing thefts to cunning forgeries, the history of American art crime is packed with ambition, deception and desire.  Dr. Laura Evans draws on her book, The Atlas of Art Crime: Thefts, Vandalism, and Forgeries, to share vivid stories of stolen masterpieces, bold imposters and unforgettable museum mishaps. In this lively lecture in the Walter G. Riedel III Education Center at the Stark Museum of Art, she invites audiences into the surprising, often outrageous world of art crime in America. Admission is free.

A limited number of books will be available for purchase and for signing at this event (cash and limited digital payments).

About Dr. Evans:

Dr. Laura Evans is a professor and art crime historian who teaches, writes and tells stories about art crime, art interpretation and art museums.

She was inspired to write The Atlas of Art Crime from her experience lecturing globally on the topic. She tailors her lectures to art crimes that occurred in the region of where she is asked to speak.

About the Book:

Through 75 tales of mystery, scandal and misadventure, The Atlas of Art Crime traces the global, modern history of art crime.

Whether it is a dramatic and cinematic heist, a cheeky but self-destructing forger or a social issue-inspired vandal, the art crime stories in this book captivate and intrigue.

READ MORE AT LAURAEVANSARTCRIME.COM

Hear from Past Lecture Attendees:

"Dr. Evans is very engaging. Her 'lectures' just seem like conversations she's having with friends. But at the same time, she manages to share lots and lots of information. I'm envious of the university students that actually take her classes and get to listen to her every week."

"I have never laughed (and learned) that much at a lecture. It was FUN. What Laura calls 'historical gossiping' about art crime is a hoot. She is capitvating. I could have listened to her for days."

"I was thoroughly entertained by Laura's mysterious, funny, exciting and excellent presentation. I really did not know what to expect. She kept me engaged from the second she started until it was over. Gosh, I really didn't want it to end."

"Dr. Evans is very engaging. Her 'lectures' just seem like conversations she's having with friends. But at the same time, she manages to share lots and lots of information. I'm envious of the university students that actually take her classes and get to listen to her every week."

"I have never laughed (and learned) that much at a lecture. It was FUN. What Laura calls 'historical gossiping' about art crime is a hoot. She is capitvating. I could have listened to her for days."

"I was thoroughly entertained by Laura's mysterious, funny, exciting and excellent presentation. I really did not know what to expect. She kept me engaged from the second she started until it was over. Gosh, I really didn't want it to end."