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L’Atelier du Faux

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From the original to the copy, the fake is not necessarily the opposite of the true. Authors of the book world had it clear: evidence of this includes the humor of pastiches, the imagination behind pseudonyms and subversions, or yet the collective creation that dismantles the illusion of the creative genius. L’Atelier du Faux reflects these paradoxes over time with humor and lightness.

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L’Atelier du Faux will bring you into a fascinating universe, where reproach and admiration intertwine.
Since the Renaissance, forgers have satisfied collectors’ desires with remarkable creations. Even today, just like in the art market, the trade of luxury goods and consumer items must compete with the sophisticated mastery of forgers. With the rise of new technologies, copying systems are multiplying, and anonymity allows for excesses. Fake news and disinformation thus slide down a slippery slope with disconcerting ease.

Through this new exhibition, Wittockiana invites you to explore the paradoxes of deception and ingenuity through the centuries. This exhibition combines lightness and depth, reflecting our own quest for authenticity in a world of illusions.