The 'unknown X', the widow of Fasianos, and the email that 'snitched' on Tsagarakis
The investigation into renowned gallerist Georgios Tsagarakis escalates following an email detailing alleged forgeries in artworks linked to prominent Greek artists.
How the Authorities Traced Tsangarakis: The Phone Call that 'Burned' Him - What His Lawyer Says about the Gospel
A major art forgery and antiquities smuggling operation has been uncovered in Greece, leading to the arrest of well-known gallery owner George Tsangarakis.
Case of a famous gallerist: 321 fake artworks, ancient icons, a Gospel, and a weapon – What was seized by the Greek Police
The Greek Police have arrested a well-known gallerist and an employee for allegedly possessing and selling counterfeit artworks and ancient artifacts.
George Tsangarakis: Over 200,000 euros in the gallery - Mystery with the Gospel of 1745
Greek art dealer George Tsangarakis faces serious charges, including forgery and antiquities trafficking, after being arrested for attempting to sell an 18th-century Gospel that has raised authenticity concerns.
Noted art dealer arrested – Over 300 counterfeit paintings found in his warehouse
A well-known art dealer was arrested by Greek police for art forgery and antiquity trafficking after over 300 counterfeit paintings were discovered in his warehouse.
The harsh past of the man voted the best teacher has been revealed
A former art teacher in Salo, Finland, was exposed as a professional art forger with ties to a criminal organization.
The Vatican Museums unveil an unpublished 'Redeemer' by El Greco hidden behind a forgery
The Vatican Museums will showcase a previously hidden painting, 'The Redeemer,' by El Greco, restored after decades under a forgery.
Fake works of art: When myth meets crime – Innovations of the new law against forgery
A new law against forgery in Greece seeks to address the extensive international network behind the production and distribution of counterfeit artworks.
AI as an Art Historian: "Those Van Eycks Are Fakes"
A Swiss company claims that two paintings attributed to Jan van Eyck are forgeries, as determined by their AI analysis.
The Mystery of the Chinese Scroll. The Biggest Art Scandal of the Last Decade Revealed Something "Rotten" in a Prestigious Museum
The article discusses the intricate story of a valuable ancient scroll that disappeared from a prestigious museum under mysterious circumstances and is now being auctioned as a forgery.
Alceo Dossena and Icilio Joni were more real than real
The article explores the legacy of Alceo Dossena, a controversial figure in art history regarded as either a true Renaissance master or a sophisticated forger, in light of an exhibition at MART in Rovereto that puts the topic of art forgery at the forefront.