The Curious Case of the Contested Basquiats.

This article discusses the controversy surrounding a collection of alleged Jean-Michel Basquiat paintings known as the Mumford collection. The paintings were exhibited at the Orlando Museum of Art but were later seized by the FBI, who accused the discoverer, Michael Barzman, of forging them. The article explores the complexities of determining the authenticity of artworks and discusses cultural differences in how copies and fakes are perceived. The authenticity of the paintings remains uncertain, but the controversy raises questions about our relationship with art. [Extracted from the article]