Michelle Young's new book, The Art Spy, tells the extraordinary story of Rose Valland, a female resistance hero who infiltrated Nazi art looting operations in Paris during World War II. Valland, often overlooked in history, worked secretly at the Jeu de Paume museum where she witnessed one of the largest art thefts. Through her bravery, she gathered vital information and assisted the Resistance, ultimately shaping art history's narrative both during and after the war, with connections extending to New York City's art world.
Valland's unbelievable journey to infiltrate Nazi leadership and save art showcases the profound impact of individual heroism in history, especially in the realm of cultural preservation.
At the Jeu de Paume, Valland's role as a secretário bénévole was pivotal, examining every inch of Nazi operations while also navigating the perils of war.
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