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Australian Gallery's Women-Only Exhibit Featured Fake Picassos

Curator admits to creating forgeries after legal battles and authenticity questions

  • The exhibit was designed to highlight gender exclusion by barring male visitors.
  • Legal action forced the gallery to relocate the paintings to a women's restroom.
  • Curator Kirsha Kaechele revealed she painted the works herself, fooling many.
  • The fake artworks were displayed for over three years before being questioned.
  • The gallery faced international scrutiny over the authenticity and legal issues.
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