art forger

Chaim Soutine’s Coco Chanel With Chaim Soutine’s portrait of Coco Chanel (oil on paper) at auction this January in Monaco, I was intrigued to find out a little more. Browsing through Soutine’s Catalogue Raisonne I found a similar portrait (oil on board) of a lady called Maria Lani. A very interesting woman indeed! Maria Lani was the Muse of Modernist Masters, or Con Artist, genius or Both? Arriving in Paris in the Spring of 1928, claiming to be a silent film star from Berlin

I think we can all safely agree that 2020 hasn’t been the best year! With all of us facing restrictive measures, it’s vital that we look after our mental health. Lockdowns can be challenging in many different ways and so spending time doing the things we love during these uncertain times can boost our mood. I’ve spoken before about how great art is for people’s mental health. Personally, I couldn’t have got through 2020 without it. The pandemic has required people to stay at