Man Arrested in Dutch Andy Warhol Art Heist

Dutch police have arrested a 23-year-old man suspected of involvement in an art heist at the MPV Gallery in Oisterwijk, where two Andy Warhol screenprints from the 'Reigning Queens' series were stolen using explosives. The theft occurred on November 1, during which thieves detonated explosives to gain entry and successfully stole prints of Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Margrethe II, while two others depicting Queen Beatrix and Queen Ntombi Twala were left behind, damaged beyond repair. The suspect was apprehended in Berkel-Enschot following raids at multiple locations in both the Netherlands and Belgium, and he is currently in solitary confinement with limited communication. Gallery owner Mark Peet Visser confirmed that the stolen artworks had a significant value and the remaining damaged prints are under assessment by a restorer. The police have not disclosed whether any of the stolen works have been recovered, and the investigation is ongoing. The 'Reigning Queens' series was to be featured at the upcoming PAN Amsterdam art fair later this month.