The Illuminator: Art, Conspiracy and Madness

The Illuminator: Art, Conspiracy and Madness

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Episodes 9
Avg. Duration 30m
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Since Oct 2024
Latest Episode Dec 2024

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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/

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S1E7 Inside BCCI: The Bank of Crooks And Criminals

Dec 23, 2024 28m Bonus

In this special bonus episode, we explore the BCCI financial scandal through the eyes of the journalists who exposed it. Bradley Hope, executive producer of The Illuminator, is joined in conversation…

S1E6 Episode 6: Death Defying Acts

Dec 16, 2024 28m

Mark’s ex-girlfriend Hilary can’t get hold of him. Haunted by their last conversation, she leaves messages on his answering machine, increasingly anxious about his whereabouts. When Mark’s mother…

S1E5 Episode 5: Black Bird

Dec 09, 2024 30m

Mark Lombardi stands on the edge of international stardom. His intricate and controversial artworks have drawn the attention of some of New York’s most prestigious institutions – as well as shedding…

S1E4 Episode 4: The Mother of All Bank Scandals

Dec 02, 2024 32m

With his marriage spiraling under the strain of his obsessions, Mark returns to the cutthroat New York art scene. His friends are worried – even discourage the move – but Mark is resolute. Soon, it…

S1E3 Episode 3: A Whole Other Life

Nov 25, 2024 31m

Mark Lombardi has met his match – a stunning blonde by the name of Day Barlow. When the couple marry at the Rothko Chapel in Houston, he feels optimistic, the future full of possibility.  At first,…

S1E2 Episode 2: The Loss of Innocence

Nov 18, 2024 29m

In the aftermath of 9/11, the FBI is scrambling to identify the perpetrators of the attacks. The investigation brings its agents to the door of the Whitney Museum of Art, where Mark Lombardi’s most…

S1E1 Episode 1: Angels and Devils

Nov 11, 2024 29m

In March 2000, conceptual artist Mark Lombardi was on the cusp of something he’d always dreamed of. With two solo art shows complete, he was about to gain international recognition for his work. So…

S1 The Mysteries of Mark Lombardi: Connecting Art with Corruption

Nov 04, 2024 14m Bonus

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?In this special pre-season…

S1 Introducing The Illuminator: Art, Conspiracy and Madness

Oct 10, 2024 2m Trailer

Mark Lombardi, an up-and-coming conceptual artist, had everything to live for. He was finally gaining attention for his elegant, intricate diagrams uncovering shadowy entities behind global…

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