You are invited to the Private Dekatur Club Saturday November 10, 7pm for the Screening of the documentary “Beltracchi: The Art of Forgery” by Arne Birkenstock (Donation $5)
Official Documentary trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS6a3XochQU
This mesmerizing, thought-provoking, and amusing documentary focuses on the life and times of Wolfgang Beltracchi and his wife Helene, who for nearly four decades, fooled the international art world and were responsible for the biggest art forgery scandal of the postwar era.
An expert in art history, theory and painting techniques, Beltracchi created original works in the style of such masters as Max Ernst, Heinrich Campendonk, and Max Pechstein, to not only fill in the gaps in the oeuvres of these great artists, but the gaps within the art market itself.
Curators and art dealers alike were fooled by these “lost masterpieces” until a simple mistake led to the Beltracchis’ arrest and the exposure of his forgeries.
As Beltracchi and his wife recount their extraordinary story with humor and candor, some profound questions arise:
What makes a piece of art an original? And what makes a person an expert?
-DEKATUR CLUB ’s Dress Code:
Dress Fabulous!
No Casual, Be Bold !
-DONATION OF $5 at the Door.(Eris at the Door).
-You Have to bring Your Own Bottle:
Champagne, Prosecco or White wine.
Please Do Not Bring Red Wine, Thanks .
It is too risky for my Grand-Parents’ antique chairs :)
Saturday November 10 ’s schedule:
-From 7- 8.30 pm: Cocktail, people arrival.
-At 8.30 pm: Screening of the documentary “Beltracchi:The Art of Forgery”.
-From 10-12 pm: Cocktail and mingling.