N-gated Hacker NewsMar 15, 2025
🎨 Oh, the #BBC is here to save us from the perils of confusing a #Rembrandt with our cousin's fridge doodles! πŸ’‘ Apparently, all you need is five "easy" steps to become an art connoisseur overnight. πŸ™„ Because clearly, the centuries-long art authentication industry was waiting for this groundbreaking guidance. πŸ˜‚
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20250311-rembrandt-to-picasso-five-ways-to-spot-a-fake-masterpiece #artauthentication #artconnoisseur #humor #artcritique #HackerNews #ngated
Rembrandt to Picasso: Five ways to spot a fake masterpiece

The recent discovery of an art forger's workshop reminds us of the long history of fraudulent artworks – here are the simple rules to work them out.

BBC
Hacker NewsMar 15, 2025

Rembrandt to Picasso: Five ways to spot a fake masterpiece

https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20250311-rembrandt-to-picasso-five-ways-to-spot-a-fake-masterpiece

#HackerNews #artauthentication #masterpieces #fakes #artworld #culture

Rembrandt to Picasso: Five ways to spot a fake masterpiece

The recent discovery of an art forger's workshop reminds us of the long history of fraudulent artworks – here are the simple rules to work them out.

BBC
Show threadHarald KlinkeDec 27, 2023
Marion CarrΓ© explores the intersections of art, AI, and archives, shedding light on their impact on society. In the realm of AI, CarrΓ© delves into the use of datasets for fake news detection, emphasizing the importance of education as a defense. CarrΓ©'s multidimensional approach illustrates how art can be a vital tool in comprehending the complexities of AI and its societal implications. #ArtandAI #FakeNews #ArtAuthentication
Petra Kaminen MosherDec 27, 2022

What's the best way to preserve and store cat fur for future DNA verification/comparison? I figure if I save cat fur samples that's the most reliable way to authenticate my acrylic and oil paintings later on. πŸ˜†

*currently being purred and shed on* #StudioCats #DNASequencing #CatDNA #ArtAuthentication #DNAPreservation #ArtProvenance