Forged
CBC + ABCKnown as the "Picasso of the North," Norval Morriseau is one of the most celebrated Indigenous artists in the world. But when a rock star gets a tip about the authenticity of his Morrisseau painting, he finds a sinister underworld with thousands of forged paintings, millions of dollars in profits, multiple fraud rings, and even a suspected murder.
In this six-part series, from CBC in Canada and A... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 7 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||
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Adrian travels to Australia where he finds eerie similarities to Norval Morrisseau’s story. Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, an Indigenous artist and Anmatyerre man from the Northern Territory, was a contemporary of Norval’s. Tjapaltjarri walks into a g... more
Kevin’s court case kicks off a years-long police investigation. But as officers in Thunder Bay, known by some locals as “Murder Bay” because of its high homicide rates, finally look into the forgeries, they see a possible connection with a suspected ... more
Kevin Hearn decides to take the dealer who sold him his painting to court. But this is no ordinary court case. The original dealer dies before the trial. And Kevin, along with his lawyer and witnesses, are stalked and harassed by people who stand to ... more
Norval Morrisseau, who died in 2007, was still alive when forged paintings in his name started appearing. When he saw hundreds of paintings online “signed” by him that he knew he didn’t paint, he started to fight back. To trace the fakes, Adrian goes... more
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Apple Podcasts | #247 |  United States/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #239 |  Canada/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #49 | Canada/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #231 |  United Kingdom/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #108 |  Australia/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #107 |  New Zealand/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #155 |  Denmark/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #181 |  Philippines/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #190 |  Finland/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #210 |  Israel/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #223 |  Spain/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #225 |  Sweden/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #239 |  Belgium/True Crime |
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What is Forged about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This series captivates listeners by examining the intricate world of art fraud, particularly surrounding the works of Norval Morriseau, a prominent Indigenous artist. Each episode uncovers dark narratives, including the alarming prevalence of counterfeit art, the ethical dilemmas faced by those attempting to uphold authenticity, and the intricate ties between art fraud and larger societal issues. Personal stories from those connected to Morriseau, as well as legal battles, highlight the emotional stakes involved, giving significant insight into Indigenous culture and the representation of their artistry in a global context. Unique for its combination of a gripping true crime narrative with themes of cultural importance, this series challeng... more
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