Arts & Entertainment
Take a Peek at DIA Exhibit at Huntington Woods Library Event
A Detroit Institute of Arts docent will offer tips on what to look for in "Fakes, Forgeries and Mysteries."
A preview of the ongoing Detroit Institute of Arts' exhibit "Fakes, Forgeries and Mysteries" will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the .
"Fakes, Forgeries and Mysteries" reveals an aspect of the museum's work that is rarely seen by the public: the research, science and technology that go into uncovering mistakes and making other discoveries about the DIA's collections. The exhibit features three main themes:
- Pieces whose originally identified origins – either artists or cultures – have been determined by research to be incorrect.
- Artworks that have been deemed forgeries, sometimes shown next to the real pieces for the sake of comparison.
- Pieces that remain a mystery: Are they authentic ... or aren't they?
During the preview event, Huntington Woods resident Jane Stewart, a docent for the museum, will share slides from the exhibit and offer tips on what to look for when you go.
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"She's really good," library Director Anne Hage said. "She's a good speaker."
Space at the Huntington Woods preview event is limited, so registration is requested. Call the library at 248-543-9720 to register.
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"Fakes, Forgeries and Mysteries" runs through April 10 at the Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48202. Tickets cost $12 for adults, $6 for ages 6-17 and free for DIA members. Call 313-833-7900 or visit dia.org for more information.
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