Aaron De Groft, Museum Director Accused in Fake Basquiat Scheme, Dies at 59
In Orlando, he staged a blockbuster exhibition of works said to be newly discovered paintings by Jean-Michel Basquiat. He was ...
Aaron De Groft, whose ‘Basquiat’ exhibit triggered a scandal at Orlando museum, dies at 59
Aaron De Groft wanted to bring attention to the Orlando Museum of Art with big-name exhibitions, but not in the way that ...
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Aaron De Groft, Orlando Museum of Art director fired in Basquiat forgery scandal, has died, aged 59
Following successful stints at museums in Virginia and on Florida’s Gulf Coast, De Groft’s career became mired in the ...
Former Florida art museum director involved in Basquiat forged painting probe has died
A former head of the Orlando Museum of Art who left the museum in 2022 after it was raided by the FBI as part of a probe into ...
'Viewing Spirituality': Artist Raqeul Sanchez's exhibition digs into her Jewish spirituality
SANCHEZ IS a soft-spoken character who exudes an air of quiet determination and subtle undertones of fun. It also comes ...
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Insurers seek to deny millions in claim over Basquiat ‘fakes’
The owners of art dramatically seized by the FBI from a Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibition at Orlando Museum of Art in 2022 now face a legal battle to collect their nearly $20 million insurance claim.
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Killed Florida TV reporter’s parents claim his employer failed to provide for his safety in lawsuit
The parents of a local TV journalist who was fatally shot while reporting on a killing in central Florida have filed a ...
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‘Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy’: Experience the immersive revival of the world’s first art amusement park in NYC
“You can be art-obsessed or have never heard of Basquiat, and Luna Luna will put a smile on your face. It’s one of those rare projects that has the power to bring together all walks of life ...
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Oomph! George Condo Opens New York Doubleheader in $23 Million Blitz
George Condo has two major new exhibitions in New York. Are the pricy works on paper worth the cash? Let's investigate.