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2007-01-26 12:25:13 · 4 answers · asked by Fredrick W 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Other - Visual Arts
First dont tell anybody you want to steal a painting.
2007-01-26 12:30:11 · answer #1 · answered by Agnon L 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, first you gotta case the gallery you're going to steal it from. Wear all black, including black headgear, because that's what artists wear.
Walk in there like you own the place, make sure to make eye contact with all the gallery workers and give them a real smarmy, derogatory smile. Then go straight for the painting you intend to steal and lean really close to it. Pretend like you're inspecting the brush strokes - people will think you're a real art connoisseur.
Touch the canvas as well as the frame. Run your hands around the edges and feel behind the backing to see how it is attached and what alarm systems are associated with it. If you don't do this you won't be prepared to lift if quickly when you break in to steal it. If anyone asks you what you are doing, give them another sneering smile and assure them that you're from the painting authenticity crew, and go back to what you were doing.
Make sure to look at all of the security cameras - you'll want to be aware of their locations so that you can avoid being scanned by them when you break in later.
Also, don't forget to ask the gallery staff what time they close at night. Strike up a casual talk and work into the conversation questions about where they keep keys and security alarm codes To keep them from getting suspicious, make sure you mention that you used to work for a security firm. They'll never question that. Exchange a few more pleasant remarks, and then say goodbye, ensuring them that you'll "be back later."
Then stroll out the door, hands in pockets, whistling carefree, knowing that you just successfully gathered all the information you will need to steal that painting.
Finally, when you return later that evening to pull off the job, make sure to smile wide for the camera, because not only will there be police waiting to arrest you, but also a news and video crew wanting to interview the dumbest criminal in the world.
2007-01-26 12:46:01 · answer #2 · answered by somebody 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends. Are we talking Mona Lisa or a piddly one that you just think is cool? What is the security like? Lasers? Infrared? Pressure sensors?
All of it can be circumvented, but you have to know your target.
2007-01-26 12:33:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Post a picture of it on myspace (and pose with it), then detail your plan and ask others help you.
2007-01-26 12:35:13 · answer #4 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋