Provenance: How a Con Man and a Forger Rewrote the History of Modern Art

Provenance: How a Con Man and a Forger Rewrote the History of Modern Art

Provenance, written by Laney Salisbury and Aly Sujo, tells the incredible true story of a con man and a forger who manipulated the art world and rewrote the history of modern art. The book follows the exploits of John Drewe and John Myatt, who collaborated to create and sell a series of fake artworks. Their scheme involved fabricating provenance documents to make the forgeries appear legitimate. Provenance takes readers on a thrilling journey through the art world, exposing the vulnerabilities and flaws in the system. This captivating book sheds light on the dark side of the art market and the lengths some individuals will go to deceive collectors and experts.