


Daring Heist: Andy Warhol Artworks Stolen in Netherlands Gallery Explosion
Two Warhol screenprints stolen in a gallery heist, two more abandoned; explosion damages the MPV Gallery ahead of art fair.
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Overview
A violent art heist occurred in Oisterwijk, Netherlands, where thieves used explosives to steal two Andy Warhol screenprints from the 'Reigning Queens' series. The gallery owner reported significant damage to the MPV Gallery, capturing the chaotic scene on security cameras. The thieves abandoned two additional prints depicting former queens, which were damaged beyond repair. The stolen works, featuring Queen Elizabeth II and former Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, were set for sale before the upcoming PAN Amsterdam art fair. Authorities are investigating and appealing for witnesses as art detective casts doubt on the uniqueness of the stolen items.
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