Challenges to authenticity in the aboriginal art market

Conference Papers
Thème de la ressource: 
Faux et contrefaçons
Exportation, acquisition et obligation de diligence
Type de ressource: 
Bibliographie - Articles de conférence
Auteur: 
ALDER Christine
Editeur: 
Australian Institute of Criminology
Date: 
1999
Pages / Longueur: 
7 p.
Langue de publication: 
Anglais

Over the past two or three years the Aboriginal art market has been the subject of considerable media attention which has raised questions about the authenticity of Aboriginal art. Such challenges are of significant concern for a number of reasons. First, they challenge the integrity of Aboriginal artists and others involved in the Aboriginal art market. Second, they threaten a significant source of economic resources for many Aboriginal communities. And third, they threaten the Australian international art market of which Aboriginal art forms a significant component.