"The world thinks a woman my age should be knitting or donating libraries to be remembered. I’d rather be the reason the world's greatest treasures are actually safe. Now, are you going to call the police, or are you going to help me get the Vermeer back from that oil tycoon in Dubai?" The artist chose the Vermeer. Why It’s Compelling Eleanor represents a specific type of "mature bad woman": She doesn't seek permission or forgiveness.

Eleanor is what many would call a "bad woman." She is unapologetically ruthless, famously cold, and has built a multi-million dollar empire by quietly crushing the competition. But her most interesting "bad" trait isn't her business acumen—it’s her secret hobby. The Midnight Curator

Every few years, a masterpiece goes missing from a private collection. The world assumes it's a sophisticated heist crew. In reality, it’s just Eleanor. She doesn't steal for the money; she steals to "rescue" art from people she deems unworthy.