Since the art forgery scandal at Knoedler Gallery took place, many have been quick to point fingers regarding whose fault it was. Some accused the gallery director, Ann Friedman, of being involved in the scandal & purposefully allowing forged art to circulate, while others suggested that her inability to discern between real art & forged art meant that "she was the stupidest people to have ever worked at an art gallery". However, it seems that nearly everyone involved in the high-end elite art world was fooled by the forged pieces, so how was this possible? Moreover, who would make these forged pieces & why? In this episode, we explore legendary art forgers & their motive to get into art forgery in the first place. We then look at why the fine art world is perceived as exclusive & unapproachable, as well as the classism associated with this belief. Finally, we examine protests taking place to challenge who has the power to define what art is & should be.

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Music Credits:

Intro Music | Kaylie Serna

Reflections | Toshifumi Hinata

Gymnopedie No. 1 | Erik Satie