The art of fakes
Forged masterpieces: can you spot the difference?
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People who want to see the world’s greatest art masterpieces are forced to travel around the world and sometimes have to queue up for hours in front of the big museums. Bruno Schmed in Zurich has found a way to make famous paintings accessible to everyone and has built up an impressive collection of forged art. (SF/swissinfo.ch)
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