In this episode of the Compendium, we explore the Knoedler Gallery Scandal, a tale of deception that rocked the art world. We dive into how Glafira Rosales, Pei-Shen Qian, and Ann Freedman played key roles in the infamous art forgery scandal that fooled top collectors with fake Rothko paintings and other forged masterpieces. Discover how the oldest gallery in New York collapsed amidst lawsuits, fraud, and the sale of multi-million-dollar forgeries. We break down the twists and turns that made this scandal one of the greatest in art history.

We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:

1. Provenance: How a Con Man and a Forger Rewrote the History of Modern Art by Laney Salisbury
2. The Art of the Con: The Most Notorious Fakes, Frauds, and Forgeries in the Art World by Anthony M. Amore
3. "The Great Knoedler Gallery Forgery Scandal" - Vanity Fair article
4. “Made You Look: A True Story of Fake Art’ Review” - Vanity Fair article
5. “Made You Look: A True Story About Fake Art” - Documentry

 

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• Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
• About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
• Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin

 

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