"Give us back the Mona Lisa," "This is not art!" and various idiocies: a series of meetings in Genoa to debunk art fake news

A unique lecture series is kicking off on October 4 in Genoa, at the Palazzo Reale (in the spaces of the Teatro del Falcone): it is Ma chi ci crede più? Museums Against Art Fake News, meetings aimed at debunking and dispelling hoaxes and various idiocies that have been circulating in the art world for years. Was the Mona Lisa stolen by Napoleon? Are the works of Lucio Fontana and other big names in contemporary art not real works of art? Does Genoa have the largest historic center in Europe? These and other myths will be the focus of scholars and art historians. All meetings are free admission. The schedule is below, and more information can be found on the Palazzo Reale website.

This is not art
Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, 5 p.m. - Falcon Theater
On Thursday, October 4, at 5 p.m., the Falcone Theater at the Royal Palace will host the first event in the cycle “But who believes it anymore? Museums versus art fake news.” The meeting, titled “This is not art,” features Hilda Camilla Ricaldone of the Polo Museale della Liguria.

Give us back the Mona Lisa
Thursday, October 11, 2018, 5 p.m. - Ballroom
Give us back the Mona Lisa, curated by Valentina Fiore of the Polo Museale della Liguria

As Ugly as Neanderthal Man
Tuesday, October 23, 2018, 5 p.m.
Ugly as Neanderthal Man, curated by Antonella Traverso of Polo Museale della Liguria

White as Marble
Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 5 p.m.
White as Marble, curated by Giulio Montinari of the Polo Museale della Liguria

Europe’s largest historic center
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 5 p.m. Last event in the series
Europe’s largest historic center, curated by Sara Rulli, Royal Palace

Pictured is Lucio Fontana at work on one of his works.

"Give us back the Mona Lisa," "This is not art!" and various idiocies: a series of meetings in Genoa to debunk art fake news

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