Every two years, a gallery in Mangaweka holds a competition for who can create the best forgery artworks: practices otherwise frowned upon in the art world.
Previous years have showcased rip-off van Goghs and fake Cézanne. They're accepting submissions now for the exhibition in October.
Richard Aslett is the owner of the Yellow Church gallery in Mangaweka and he speaks to Emile Donovan.
Mangaweka Gallery owner Richard Aslett (L) presents 2023's Fakes & Forgeries "Gold Winner" Graham Christensen (R) his Gold winning certificate - for his take on a Karl Maughan, gardens and floral scenery painting (above heads). Photo: CathelsPhotos
