Director of Orlando Museum of Art Fired Over Forged Basquiat Paintings

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Director of Orlando Museum of Art Fired Over Forged Basquiat Paintings
Aaron De GroftOrlando Museum Of ArtDirector
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Aaron De Groft was fired as director of the Orlando Museum of Art after staging an exhibition of forged Jean-Michel Basquiat paintings. De Groft maintains that the works are authentic and is determined to clear his name.

Aaron De Groft , the director of the Orlando Museum of Art , was fired for exhibiting forged Jean-Michel Basquiat paintings. De Groft maintains that the works are authentic and is determined to clear his name.

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