Lecture “Masterpieces That Never Existed. Forgeries in Painting”

On September 8th, at the M. V. Lomonosov Library, an engaging lecture will explore the boldest painting forgeries. You’ll hear thrilling stories of how the forger Han van Meegeren deceived experts by passing his works off as Jan Vermeer’s masterpieces, and why his exposure became a worldwide sensation. For children it will be an educational journey into art, learning how to spot a fake and why art captivates us.