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Untitled (Red, Black, and Silver), 1956

The last painting executed by Jackson Pollock (1912-1956)
Scientific Research and Analysis

Museum of the Bible

Dead Sea Scroll Collection
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News and Noteworthy

Fakes, the Boxed Wines of the Art World

Nov 30,2023 | artfraud | Comments 0

Art fraud is a lot more common than you might think. That glass of fine wine you’re enjoying so much.. What if you were told it came from a box? Would it taste different? According to art fraud investigator Colette Loll, yes, it would. Colette draws on brain science to explain why it’s so easy…

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National Geographic Exclusive

‘Dead Sea Scrolls’ at the Museum of the Bible are all forgeries

Mar 30,2020 | artfraud | Comments 0

Washington, D.C.On the fourth floor of the Museum of the Bible, a sweeping permanent exhibit tells the story of how the ancient scripture became the world’s most popular book. A warmly lit sanctum at the exhibit’s heart reveals some of the museum’s most prized possessions: fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls, ancient texts that include…

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Bible Museum, Admitting Mistakes, Tries to Convert Its Critics

Mar 29,2020 | artfraud | Comments 0

In acknowledging that many of its artifacts had tainted histories and that others were fake, the institution hopes candor In acknowledging that many of its artifacts had tainted histories and that others were fake, the institution hopes candor will build trust.will build trust.

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