Opening of the exhibition Marcel Valentini: Original Forgeries
On Tuesday, 7 February 2023, at 7 p.m., we invite you to the Vžigalica Gallery for the opening of the exhibition Marcel Valentini: Original Forgeries. Join us and discover the work of an intriguing artist who has dedicated his life to creating exquisitely crafted forgeries of works by world-famous painters who worked in a variety of styles and techniques.
The exhibition will attempt to capture the figure and work of a Slovenian painter Marko Premrl which has changed its name to Marcel Valentini, and was involved, during and after studying painting in Italy, in the creation of forgeries with a certificate within the group Le musée imaginaire. In addition to his creative practice, which he later carried out in Slovenia, he was also one of the few examples of a forger who was involved in a criminal prosecution with a judicial epilogue in our country.
The exhibition aims to shed light on the pressing issue of art forgery through Valentini's case and open up a field for discussion.
We also invite you to come to the Vžigalica Gallery on the Slovenian Cultural Day 8 February at 5 p.m., for a guided tour of the exhibition with the curators Jani Pirnat and Julia Hoda, who will, among other things, present Valentini's life story.