Chicago’s most prestigious museum, the Art Institute, renowned for its masterpieces from all over the world and spanning different eras, is enriching its collection with a significant new addition: the most prestigious private collection of paintings, drawings,...
In recent years, the debate over the restitution of artworks stolen during the Second World War has taken on a central role in European cultural politics.Germany, in particular, is at the center of much controversy, due to the obvious role it played during the Nazi...
In our opinion, in 2025, dedicating a diagnostic section within art exhibitions that claim to be scientific should be essential. Not everyone does it yet, but it is becoming increasingly common and interesting. Then there are exhibitions like “Gustav Klimt –...
The issue of forgeries has always been a challenge in the art world. The production of fake artworks is not just about deceiving others and making easy money—it also has a significant impact on the cultural and economic value of authentic works. Just recently, news...
Between scholar forgers and forgery experts: science holds the final verdict In recent weeks, a sensational case has returned to the spotlight: the alleged fake Basquiats exhibited at the Orlando Museum of Art, also known as the “Orlando Case.” Media attention has...
