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What happens when a real-life master art forger meets a crime thriller writer?Join Brighton-based crime novelist Rob Starr MBE and internationally renowned art forger David Henty at Rockwater for an entertaining evening of art, deception, crime fiction and a few stories you might find hard to believe.
Henty has spent years mastering the techniques of some of the world’s greatest artists, from Picasso and Van Gogh to Lowry and Caravaggio, creating extraordinary reproductions that challenge what we think we know about original art. Henty’s reputation rests on just how convincing his work can be. In 2019, one of his “Picassos” was reportedly valued at £1 million at auction before Henty himself stepped in and revealed that the painting was actually his, after it had been falsely attributed by the seller.
Starr is the author of the Kiara Fox crime thriller series, following a female fraud investigator whose cases take her into dangerous and deceptive worlds. His latest novel, The Forger’s Game, explores the murky world of art fraud, drawing on David’s remarkable knowledge and experiences. Henty even makes an appearance in the book himself. Starr draws inspiration from his own extensive experience in the insurance industry and his novels explore the fascinating worlds of fraud, deception and crime. The Forger’s Game is the third installation of Starr’s Kiara Fox series.
Join them for drinks, conversation and a lively Q&A as they explore the fascinating relationship between real-life forgery and fictional crime, and discover that sometimes the truth really is stranger than fiction.
What to Expect:
Welcome drink on arrival
Rockwater takeover where guests will get to see Henty’s work at close quarters.
An intimate talk and book signing with art forger David Henty and author RobStarr, followed by a live Q&A
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Western Esplanade, Kingsway, BN3 4FA Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom, Brighton, United Kingdom
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