Who Verifies the Authenticity of Exhibited Objects? It is generally assumed that if a work is selected for an exhibition and included in the catalog, it is deemed authentic by experts. Many rely on the idea that published works are automatically genuine, but recent...
An Exhibition to Discover Not Only the Painter and His Canvases, but Also Roberto Longhi and Anna Banti, Who (Re)Discovered Caravaggio From March 27 to July 20, 2025, Villa Bardini in Florence will host the exhibition Caravaggio and the Twentieth Century: Roberto...
The Restoration and Analysis Reveal the Secrets of Pollaiolo’s Lady at the Poldi Pezzoli Museum The latest restoration of the painting Lady at the Poldi Pezzoli Museum in Milan has been completed. As often happens with careful restorations, the painting has revealed...
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...
