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Stuart Pivar

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Stuart Pivar is an art collector and scientist who was a close associate of Jeffrey Epstein for decades. Pivar served as an art advisor to Epstein and was present at Epstein's science summits. He is documented in Epstein's 'black book' and contributed to Epstein's 50th birthday book. According to Pivar's own account, he ended his friendship with Epstein after learning from accuser Maria Farmer about her sexual assault. Pivar has been involved in various legal disputes unrelated to Epstein, including defamation lawsuits and art-related litigation. There is no evidence of criminal charges, arrests, convictions, or sentences against Pivar related to the Epstein case. Pivar appears to have had knowledge of concerns about Epstein's conduct with young women but claims he was 'insulated' from the worst aspects and was never invited to Epstein's private island.

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Mapping Out Jeffrey Epstein's Connections and Links to the Art World

HYPERALLERGIC

Fischl recalled telling Farmer 'You've got to get out of there. You've got to get out of there.' His reaction demonstrated awareness of the severity of her situ…

Jeffrey Epstein | HENI News Profile

HENI

Documentation of Epstein's deep involvement in art world connections and his management of major art collections.

How Jeffrey Epstein built the global network that protected him

LE MONDE·Feb 15, 2026

Article examining Epstein's global network and the associates who protected or enabled him, part of broader analysis of his institutional connections.

Pivar v Kratz

JUSTIA·Apr 20, 2021

Legal case involving Pivar and defamatory statements related to Maria Farmer's accusations against Epstein and the New York Academy of Art's handling of her com…

6 Bonkers and Vile Moments in New Interview With Epstein Pal

THE DAILY BEAST·Aug 9, 2019

Scientist and art collector Stuart Pivar told Mother Jones about his friendship with Epstein, characterizing him as medically afflicted rather than evil.

Here Are the 3 Most Disturbing Takeaways From Mother Jones's Interview With Epstein Pal Stuart Pivar

ARTNET·Aug 9, 2019

Stuart Pivar, Jeffrey Epstein's former art advisor, told Mother Jones he counted Epstein as his 'best pal for decades.' In the interview, Pivar insists he had n…

Stuart Pivar Speaks of Lapsed Friendship with Jeffrey Epstein

ART OBSERVED·Aug 9, 2019

Collector and NY Academy of Art Founder Stuart Pivar speaks of his longtime friendship with Jeffrey Epstein in Mother Jones. He describes Epstein as 'profoundly…

Jeffrey Epstein, My Very, Very Sick Pal

MOTHER JONES·Aug 9, 2019

Stuart Pivar, 89 years old, is an art collector and a controversial scientist who says Jeffrey Epstein was his 'best pal for decades' until the two fell out ove…

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