April Novel Notions Book Club
Provenance: How a Con Man and a Forger Rewrote the History of Modern Art
By: Laney Salisbury and Aly Sujo
Filled with extraordinary characters and told at breakneck speed, Provenance reads like a well-plotted thriller. But this is most certainly not fiction. It is the astonishing narrative of one of the most far-reaching and elaborate cons in the history of art forgery. Stretching from London to Paris to New York, investigative reporters Laney Salisbury and Aly Sujo recount the tale of infamous con man and unforgettable villain John Drewe and his accomplice, the affable artist John Myatt. Together they exploited the archives of British art institutions to irrevocably legitimize the hundreds of pieces they forged, many of which are still considered genuine and hang in prominent museums and private collections today.
Join monthly conversations as a part of a book club program hosted in the galleries with discussions led by youth and family program manager Emily Wesenick. From novice readers to avid bookworms, all are welcome to join. Book selections will draw from a wide range of genres and interests.
Provenance: How a Con Man and a Forger Rewrote the History of Modern Art
By: Laney Salisbury and Aly Sujo
Filled with extraordinary characters and told at breakneck speed, Provenance reads like a well-plotted thriller. But this is most certainly not fiction. It is the astonishing narrative of one of the most far-reaching and elaborate cons in the history of art forgery. Stretching from London to Paris to New York, investigative reporters Laney Salisbury and Aly Sujo recount the tale of infamous con man and unforgettable villain John Drewe and his accomplice, the affable artist John Myatt. Together they exploited the archives of British art institutions to irrevocably legitimize the hundreds of pieces they forged, many of which are still considered genuine and hang in prominent museums and private collections today.
Join monthly conversations as a part of a book club program hosted in the galleries with discussions led by youth and family program manager Emily Wesenick. From novice readers to avid bookworms, all are welcome to join. Book selections will draw from a wide range of genres and interests.
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Age:
Teens & Adults
