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The theft of Edvard Munch\u2019s iconic painting \u2018The Scream\u2019 sullied the opening day of the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer - but, on 7th May, 1994, the iconic work was recovered.\n\xa0\nThe painting, which has been stolen multiple times, was returned on this occasion thanks to the involvement of Britain\u2019s Metropolitan Police - and the comic ineptitude of the thieves.\nIn this episode, Olly, Rebecca and Arion explore the bizarre career of professional footballer turned art thief Pal Enger; consider what Munch had in common with modern-day artists like Damien Hirst; and reveal whether Macaulay Culkin\u2019s \u2018scream\u2019 on the poster for Home Alone was a deliberate tribute...\n\xa0\nFurther reading:\n\u2022 When \u2018The Scream\u2019 was stolen AGAIN - in 2005 -\nhttps://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2005/jun/13/art.arttheft\n\u2022 Conservator Gry Landro talks about what happened to the painting after the robbery - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm45OPVxoCc\n\u2022 The Athletic profiles Pal Enger - https://theathletic.co.uk/2445693/2021/03/16/the-footballer-turned-art-thief-who-stole-the-scream/\nFor bonus material and to support the show, visit Patreon.com/Retrospectors\nWe'll be back tomorrow! Follow us wherever you get your podcasts: podfollow.com/Retrospectors\n\xa0\nThe Retrospectors are Olly Mann, Rebecca Messina & Arion McNicoll, with Matt Hill.\nTheme Music: Pass The Peas. Voiceover: Bob Ravelli. Graphic Design: Terry Saunders. Edit Producer: Emma Corsham.\nCopyright: Rethink Audio / Olly Mann 2021.\n#90s #Arts #Crime #UK\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices