Guided tour: Fake for Real – the exhibition
16 januari kl. 14.00–14.30
Welcome to an introduction in English to the exhibition Fake for Real!
Throughout the centuries — in war, politics, the economy and other spheres of human activity — forgery and deceit have been used to advance their creators’ goals. Diligently crafted, these complex falsifications hide the facts in a maze of half-truths and complete fabrications. To get to the truth, one needs to follow the thread to the labyrinth’s core, discovering and exposing every lie or forgery on the way. We live in a world in which the quantity, spread and prevalence of these distortions have drastically increased.
The exhibition presents falsifications throughout European history, a theatrical journey through the motives, impact and exposure of fakes. It describes the specific historical circumstances that explain their appearance and how they were ultimately debunked.
The tour is free of charge and you don’t need to book in advance.
Our guide will meet you at the reception desk!