Art Talks
Where creativity meets conversation. Delve into the vibrant world of visual arts through insightful discussions, interviews, and reflections. Join us as we explore the diverse perspectives, techniques, and inspirations that shape the contemporary art landscape. From established artists to emerging talents, our aim is to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation for the power of art in our lives. Whether you're an artist, enthusiast, or simply curious about the creative process, "Art Talks" offers a platform for engaging dialogue and discovery.
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About Jon Dellandrea
Dr. Jon Samuel Dellandrea, CM, is a Canadian author and art historian and a former hospital foundation executive, university executive and educator. He is a senior fellow at Massey College, chair emeritus of the Art Canada Institute, and a Member of the Order of Canada. His articles on fakes and forgeries in Canadian art have appeared in the Literary Review of Canada and Canada’s History, and his first book, ‘The Great Canadian Art Fraud Case: The Group of Seven and Tom Thomson Forgeries’ was published in 2022 by Goose Lane. www.artfraud.ca This book is available at Georgian Bay Books https://georgianbaybooks.ca/
The Great Canadian
Art Fraud
With Jon Dellandrea
Jon S. Dellandrea’s “The Great Canadian Art Fraud Case: The Group of Seven and Tom Thompson Forgeries” is a thrilling ride inside the investigation of one of the largest art frauds in Canadian history, ensnaring an auction house, many galleries, and threatening the value of the work of some of the country’s most famous Group of Seven painters. Jon will tell us how a box of artifacts he acquired in 2016 prompted him to research and document how the 1962 investigation by OPP Inspector James Erskine, aided by A.J. Casson, led to trials and convictions of those involved. Canadian art fraud persists, and Jon will provide an update on art fraud today and the discovery in 2023 of the Indigenous art fraud of Norval Morriseau.
Date(s): Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
Timing: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Hosted virtually on Zoom
Fees: $20 (Member Pricing), $35 (Non-Member Pricing)
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