Could You Pick Out a Real Warhol Painting?

It’s estimated 15% of all artworks sold in the world are highly accurate fakes. Art Series Hotels

Art
125 Hypes 0 Comments

It’s estimated 15% of all artworks sold in the world are highly accurate fakes. Art Series Hotels — a small collective of Australian art-based hotels including The Cullen, The Olsen and The Blackman — have taken it upon themselves to highlight this unfortunate state of affairs with their “Which Warhol’s Warhol’s” campaign. By staying a night at any of the hotels, you’ll be given the opportunity to pick out a real Warhol out of a lineup of 10 pieces, the other nine being replicated pieces. If you’re correct, you could be the new owner of a $20,000 USD Warhol piece or as consolation, walk-off with a Tony Tetro-forged Warhol — a collector’s piece in its own right. This campaign follows up on last year’s “Steal Banksy” which encouraged patrons to try and walk out with a Banksy piece as part of a drive to raise awareness surrounding art theft.

Read Full Article

What to Read Next

Warhol-Basquiat Collaborative Painting Expected to Fetch $18 Million USD When It Hits Auction
Art

Warhol-Basquiat Collaborative Painting Expected to Fetch $18 Million USD When It Hits Auction

“’Untitled’ stands out as one of the supreme examples, fully showcasing the range of their artistic powers.”

Christie's to Auction Rare Andy Warhol-Owned Patek Philippe 3448
Watches

Christie's to Auction Rare Andy Warhol-Owned Patek Philippe 3448

As part of its upcoming Important Watches auction.

Take a Bite Out of This 'Wonka'-Inspired Chocolate Xbox Controller
Gaming

Take a Bite Out of This 'Wonka'-Inspired Chocolate Xbox Controller

You can win the edible device in the gaming company’s new sweepstakes, which also includes a Series X console inspired by the famous confectioner.


A Pair of Pearl-Covered Tasaki x ASICS GT-2160s Could Run You Almost $30K USD
Footwear

A Pair of Pearl-Covered Tasaki x ASICS GT-2160s Could Run You Almost $30K USD

If that price makes you clutch your proverbial pearls, some less-adorned options will be available for closer to $1K USD as well.

Onra - L.O.V.E.
Music 

Onra - L.O.V.E.

French producer Onra is set to release a brand new EP this summer, and to get listeners tuned in

The Phaidon Archive of Graphic Design
Art

The Phaidon Archive of Graphic Design

Tapping its more than plentiful archives for content and historic visuals as well as an amalgam of

Medicom Toy 400% & 100% Iron Man Mark VII Bearbrick
Design

Medicom Toy 400% & 100% Iron Man Mark VII Bearbrick

Medicom Toy in collaboration with Marvel’s The Avengers, introduces the Iron Man Mark VII Bearbrick

ASICS Gel Saga "Orange Blaze"
Footwear Fashion

ASICS Gel Saga "Orange Blaze"

In typical Sneaker Freaker fashion, the footwear publication lets loose a range of exclusive

Sound FX - Still Tip
Music 

Sound FX - Still Tip

Dupree and Maddy McFly are back at it with their latest track titled “Still Tip.” With their Sunset


Topsafe London: Death Is Home
Art

Topsafe London: Death Is Home

London creative agency Topsafe composed this video short “Death is Home” with the help of animation

Staple Design x Beats By Dre 2012 Studio Headphones
Tech & Gadgets

Staple Design x Beats By Dre 2012 Studio Headphones

Staple Design is in love with the process of branding and aligning its creativity with brands that

Medicom Toy 70% Eames Bearbricks
Design

Medicom Toy 70% Eames Bearbricks

Coming in the form of a 70% Eames Bearbrick, this newest release is presented by Medicom Toy for

retaW CLOONEY* Fabric Freshener
Design

retaW CLOONEY* Fabric Freshener

Consider it an upscale version of Febreeze with retaW’s new CLOONEY* Fabric Freshener. The

Wiz Khalifa - Work Hard Play Hard
Music 

Wiz Khalifa - Work Hard Play Hard

From clocking in to clocking out and beyond, Wiz drops off the video for the initial single from

More ▾
 
We got you covered. Don’t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.

By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.