Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

art-heist

noun

/ˈɑːrt haɪst/

Definition

A theft involving the stealing of valuable artworks.

Examples

The infamous art-heist at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum remains unsolved.
Thieves executed a daring art-heist in broad daylight, stealing millions in paintings.
Many movies and books are inspired by real-life art-heists.

Meaning

An art-heist typically refers to a crime where individuals or groups illegally take possession of artistic works, often from museums, galleries, or private collections.