An article in the New York Times explores a corner of the art world that deals in art that is more recognizable than cutting-edge, more pseudo than Surreal. Along with big-ticket names such as Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol, galleries like Castle Fine Art and Martin Lawrence sell original artworks by reformed forgers such as John Myatt that mimic popular and recognizable movements like Impressionism or Abstraction but without the intimidating price-tag. According to the article, these moderately-priced and pleasant-looking pieces are especially attractive to first-time buyers used to buying luxury goods, for whom galleries even go out of their way to create a welcoming environment by staying open later and employing staff that have been known to smile.Â
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