South Africa fake art: Forged copies pose issues for artists
Al Jazeera · New
Al Jazeera
New
Artists in South Africa say they're not benefitting enough from a rise in popularity and global demand for African art due to forgeries. They say they're vulnerable to exploitation and the spread of fake art because of a lack of regulation.
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- An art expert detected a forged painting attributed to Ifrem Gatane using infrared photography to reveal underdrawing.
- Ifrem Gatane was a South African black modernist artist known for depicting township life during apartheid. 9s
- Artists like Vincent Baloy and Arlindo Maunda report their works have been copied and seen internationally. 1m 3s
- Artists face challenges due to lack of collective support and knowledge in protecting their works from forgery. 1m 34s
- Art forgery is a global problem, made harder to police by the internet, and can negatively impact artists' recognition and income. 2m 0s