EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 17 MIN
The Great Fake-Out: How Elmyr de Hory Fooled Everyone (Including Himself)
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Meet the most successful art forger you've never heard of, who spent 30 years creating 'masterpieces' by Picasso, Matisse, and Monet that hung in major museums worldwide. When the truth came out, it didn't just destroy reputations—it made everyone ask the uncomfortable question: if experts can't tell the difference, what makes art valuable anyway? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Meet the most successful art forger you've never heard of, who spent 30 years creating 'masterpieces' by Picasso, Matisse, and Monet that hung in major museums worldwide. When the truth came out, it didn't just destroy reputations—it made everyone ask the uncomfortable question: if experts can't tell the difference, what makes art valuable anyway?
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