Throughout history, the allure of fame and fortune has tempted many to tread the path of deception. The art world, with its exorbitant prices and subjective interpretations, has been a prime target for forgers.

From Han van Meegeren’s fake Vermeers to the infamous Knoedler Gallery scandal, art forgeries have shaken the foundations of the art community. These tales not only underscore the necessity for advanced authentication methods but also raise philosophical questions: What is the real value of art? And if a forgery evokes the same emotions as an original, does it not become art in its own right?