AFA Winter 2017

APRIL 1, 2017–JANUARY 7, 2018 • WINTERTHUR GALLERIES John Myatt’s copy of Oleanders, after Vincent Van Gogh, is just one of the more than 40 examples of forgeries and counterfeit objects featured in the exhibition, many of which have been at the center of major scandals and court cases. Mixed media on canvas, 2012. Courtesy of Washington Green Fine Art. Presented by Funded in part by WINTERTHUR MUSEUM, GARDEN & LIBRARY • 800.448.3883 • winterthur.org/treasuresontrial Treasures ON TRIAL The Art and Science of DETECTING FAKES I was painted by a criminal art forger responsible for one of the biggest art cons of the 20th century. A real Master of Deceit! Convicted of forgery after an investigation by Scotland Yard, my painter went to prison—and emerged as a celebrity intent on redemption through the sale of “genuine fakes.” It sounds fantastic! Do you believe me? What if I told you that my original hangs at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York? Climb into the life and mind of my artist. His artwork is in great demand! Ah, notoriety . Discover how experts answer the question, “Is it real or fake?” In prison, they called me Picasso. –John Myatt, criminal art forger “ ”

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