A Brush with the World’s Most Wanted Art Forger
With 25 years experience cheating the art world, David Henty is now considered the worlds best art forger David Henty sells copies of masterworks to financiers, footballers and gangsters. Is it art or opportunism? In a real-life chiaroscuro twist, the former art forger has stepped out of the shadows and into the spotlight. A self-taught painter, he honed his talent for copying famous artists in prison. After his release he painted, forged, posed and sold until he was caught in 2014.
David Henty sells copies of masterworks to financiers, footballers and gangsters. Is it art or opportunism?
Following his conviction and sentence, he transformed his career, emerging as a legitimate artist whose celebrated recreations pay homage to greats such as Picasso, Van Gogh, Modigliani, and Caravaggio.
Henty is widely regarded as an accomplished artist in his own right. With a forthcoming book launch, public talks and a feature film in development, his fascinating story and exceptional artwork continue to take the art world by storm.
David Henty offers collectors the rare opportunity to own work by a man whose remarkable skill once convinced buyers and experts alike, making his story almost as compelling as the paintings themselves. His unique place in art history, combined with growing public interest in art forgery and authenticity, gives his work a distinctive appeal that sets it apart from traditional contemporary artists
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