Authenticity and Beyond: Forensic Art

On April 14th, the Homer Township Public Library and the Lemont Artists Guild present Research Microscopist Joseph Barabe who will discuss the ongoing question in the art and historical world of “It looks convincing, but is it?” which is often asked when artworks, ancient documents, and other historical objects are offered for sale or put on display. Joseph will explain how science can offer many ways to identify fraudulent works such as specialized imaging, microscopical observation and analysis, and other high-tech methods will be described, along with numerous interesting case studies of both non-authentic works and several that strongly suggest authenticity. He will also talk about a project he worked on for the FBI, suggested forgeries of folk artist Clementine Hunter, and also a possible Oskar Kokoschka still life, with a number of factors suggesting authenticity. Hope you can register and attend this program to find out more about this interesting topic that intersects with the world of art and history! Register at: https://homerlibrary.org/homer-live-lemont-artists-guild-authenticity-and-beyond-forensic-art-analysis

Joseph Barabe is a Research Microscopist at Barabe & Associates LLC in Oak Park, IL. He retired seven years ago from McCrone Associates Inc. in Westmont, IL, a microscopy and microanalytical

Note: This event is open to the public, so please sign up if you want to go to it, that is the only way you can attend through registering through the Homer Library website. You do not have to be a library member or LAG member to attend.

After registering, you will receive a link FROM THE HOMER TOWNSHIP PULBIC LIBRARY to the Zoom meeting at least 15 minutes in advance of the program.....Don't see the email? Make sure you check your SPAM/JUNK MAIL folder!

The Lemont Artists Guild thanks you for your interest in this! You can find more out about them at www.lemontartistsguild.org and you can email them at lemontartistsguild@gmail.com.