Corruption in Art: Fakes, Forgeries, Misrepresentations, and Misunderstandings.
Picker Gallery - January 21 to March 11, 2001


Exhibition:  This show will consist of some 25 works from various cultures including painting, sculpture, drawing, prints, and reproductions which address all of the subtle issues of the title.
Picker Gallery Exhibit Hours:  10-5 daily

 

Encampment by the Lake
1937-44

Anonymous (Canadian, 20th century)

Oil on canvas, 19.5" x 28.25"

Acc. No. 1995.21 - Dana 209, bin 6, shelf 25

 

Video: The Fine Art of Faking It (Running time 60 minutes) Narrated by Richard Dreyfuss is a program showing the use of science in discovering forgeries and giving insight into the process of artist creation. The video will be shown daily Monday through Friday at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 pm in the video lounge of the Picker Art Gallery, and may also be viewed at the visitor’s discretion with headphones at any other time that the Gallery is open.

 

The U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
 1964


Kent, William (American, b. 1919)


Color slate print on paper (formerly identified as a monoprint)
26.5" x 23"


Acc. No. 1997.3 Dana 212 - Drawer
 

Reception: A public reception will be held on Saturday February 10 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm with a gallery talk at 4:00 pm.

Read more about it: Click here for a list of books and articles relevant to this event that are available through the Colgate Libraries.


The show is organized by Picker Art Gallery Director and Registrar/Assistant Curator. The show will be view in the Upper Gallery. Didactic labels and a Family Looking Guide will be available.