The Illuminator: Art, Conspiracy and Madness

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Mark Lombardi, a conceptual artist on the cusp of international success, had everything to live for. So why was the 48-year-old found dead, and his death ruled a suicide? Was it the ultimate conceptual art, an afterlife laugh at those who doubted his brilliance? He did, after all, carry business cards eerily portending "death defying acts of art and conspiracy." Or was he ultimately overwhelmed by the subject of his work: the financial networks connecting some of the most powerful and corrupt people on earth? His intricate drawings traced hot money, from Cold War funding to the heroin trade. But his most dogged scrutiny fell on the Bank of Credit and Commerce International, a global money laundry bankrolling fraudsters, smugglers, and CIA operations abroad. Since his death, Lombardi's masterwork on the rogue bank has been held at the Whitney Museum of American Art. Could it be responsible for his demise? The answer can only be found within Lombardi himself. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://brazen.fm/plus/

Episode Date
Episode 4: The Mother of All Bank Scandals
Dec 02, 2024
Episode 3: A Whole Other Life
Nov 25, 2024
Episode 2: The Loss of Innocence
Nov 18, 2024
Episode 1: Angels and Devils
Nov 11, 2024
The Mysteries of Mark Lombardi: Connecting Art with Corruption
Nov 04, 2024
Introducing The Illuminator: Art, Conspiracy and Madness
Oct 10, 2024