Hugh Muir writes about Robert Thwaites + the audacious frauds that stunned and embarrassed the art world + other viewpoints @ http://arts.guardian.co.uk/art/news/story/0,,2137637,00.html
The story reminds of treated/synthetic/imitation gemstones sold as natural in the gem and jewelry industry. Today only a very few may know to recognize the tell-tale signs; even the so-called trained gemologists and jewelers make spectacular mistakes. Rapid sight identification is a natural gift from the gods. One may be trained to describe the fine details but spotting an unnatural stone (s) at the right time require (s) more than textbook knowledge and diplomas. I think we are going to experience 'momentary autism' periodically forever.
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