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Mary Rayme is a graphic designer and arts educator with a BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore.

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Art Theft

As the economy sinks, art theft is on the rise. In a world of underground negotiations and booty, fine art is a hot commodity. Art theft is the thought to be the fourth largest illegal trade following drugs, arms, and slaves. Keep up on current art theft news here.

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 Return of Nazi Art Shows Shift in Art Detectives

The recent return of a painting stolen during WW II reveals US Homeland Security as the new art cops and Christie's auction house as art bounty hunters.

Apr 20, 2012 – Mary Rayme

The Book Thief - Law Enforcement Meets Library Science

When Daniel Spiegelman is caught stealing rare books and manuscripts from Columbia University in New York, the legal wrangling that ensues is legendary.

Feb 15, 2011 – Mary Rayme

The Rescue Artist - Art Theft History and The Scream

When Edvard Munch's masterpiece is stolen from a museum in Norway, Charley Hill is the art detective on the case of the missing painting.

Feb 8, 2011 – Mary Rayme

Money Laundering and Stolen Art

How organized criminals and terrorists purchase art and antiquities to launder money. Stolen art can be traded for a fraction of the true value.

Nov 3, 2010 – Mary Rayme

Famous Names in Art and Artifact Theft: E. Forbes Smiley

E. Forbes Smiley was an upper crust map dealer with academic connections that allowed him to become one of the most prolific contemporary map thieves.

Oct 13, 2010 – Mary Rayme

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