Massive art book featuring Dalí's work stolen from French museum
A massive 210-kilogram art book featuring a bronze cover by Salvador Dalí was stolen from a private museum in Issoire, France. Authorities have opened an investigation into the theft, which has raised concerns about the security of cultural heritage sites following a recent string of museum robberies in the country.
An extremely heavy art book containing works by Salvador Dalí was stolen from a private contemporary art museum in Issoire, France, between Sunday and Monday. The item, titled L'Apocalypse, was created between 1958 and 1961 and features a massive bronze cover designed by Dalí, which weighs approximately 150 kilograms out of the total 210-kilogram weight of the book. French authorities have launched an investigation into the theft, though it remains unclear how the perpetrators managed to remove such a heavy object from the building or whether any suspects have been identified.
Local officials and the private owner of the museum have expressed significant distress over the loss, describing the book as a piece of French heritage. This incident follows a series of recent art thefts across France, including the disappearance of paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir from a museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer last month. The recurring nature of these crimes has led to growing concerns regarding the security of cultural heritage sites throughout the country.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
