The Art Forger Who Became a National Hero

(priceonomics.com)

33 points | by bookofjoe 3 days ago ago

6 comments

  • ggm an hour ago ago

    A fictionalised account not entirely dissimilar to this kind of story is buried in "What's bred in the bone" (1985) by the Canadian author Robertson Davies. It's not a direct lift, but you'd see the resonances.

  • anitil 3 hours ago ago

    He (Han van Meegeren) was also the subject of a 'Cautionary Tales' episode [0] which I would recommend

    [0] https://timharford.com/2021/03/the-art-forger-the-nazi-and-t... (sorry I couldn't find a transcript on that page, I'm sure there's one somewhere)

  • hexley19 2 hours ago ago

    From bug bounty hunter to celebrated 'fixer' – the ultimate career pivot. Kinda makes you appreciate the hustle.

  • lampcord 2 hours ago ago

    Respect the technical skill, even if the ethics are questionable. Reminds me of finding an elegant hack in a deeply flawed system.

  • tugback 2 hours ago ago

    Reminds me of how some of the best security researchers started out on the 'other' side. Talent finds its way to usefulness, sometimes.

  • bethekidyouwant an hour ago ago

    I have AI psychosis what are these comments?