Banksy forgeries among 2100 fakes rounded up in art bust

Banksy forgeries among 2100 fakes rounded up in art bust

Italy’s art theft squad has broken up a European network of art forgers and dealers,and uncovered the country’s biggest operation of Banksy fakes.

  • byElisabetta Povoledo

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Among Glenn A. Baker’s greatest hits was knocking over Stevie Nicks

Among Glenn A. Baker’s greatest hits was knocking over Stevie Nicks

Glenn A. Baker is to Australian rock music what Bob Woodward is to American politics. But questions remain. The “A”? The hat? What happened backstage at Countdown?

  • byPeter FitzSimons
Ever wanted to dress like Hugh Jackman? Now you can

Ever wanted to dress like Hugh Jackman? Now you can

Some of Australian TV and film’s most iconic costumes are going to auction this week,including clothes worn by Hugh Jackman,Toni Collette and Nicole Kidman

  • byStephen Crafti
Love it or loathe it,1980s architecture is back in the frame
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Love it or loathe it,1980s architecture is back in the frame

Whether it’s the return of big shoulder pads or the Memphis movement from the early 1980s,sometimes it’s difficult to pinpoint when and where there’s a shift in direction.

  • byStephen Crafti
Why pieces from this Australian designer could soon be worth thousands
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Why pieces from this Australian designer could soon be worth thousands

Akira Isogawa is a name in fashion that needs little introduction,and keen collectors have started to chase after his iconic pieces.

  • byStephen Crafti
Why Michael Jackson offered to pay $37,000 for one of these hats

Why Michael Jackson offered to pay $37,000 for one of these hats

Hats from leading designers are commanding serious dosh and are becoming more popular in the eyes of collectors.

  • byStephen Crafti
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Why more people are investing in – and wearing – vintage fashion
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Why more people are investing in – and wearing – vintage fashion

Buyers don’t just want to shop sustainably – they want to own a piece of history.

  • byStephen Crafti
‘A slow burn’:Why it’s never too late to take up photography
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‘A slow burn’:Why it’s never too late to take up photography

While the term “emerging” generally refers to someone who is young and showing signs of promise,older photographers are making waves across the country.

  • byStephen Crafti
High-end collectors tighten their belts as rising cost of living bites

High-end collectors tighten their belts as rising cost of living bites

Cost-of-living pressures show no favours,with the ultra-rich tightening their belts as demand slumps for high-end art,upmarket jewellery and handbags,and collectable cars.

  • byCarolyn Cummins
Slam dunk:Air Jordans worth $15,000 found in a donation bin

Slam dunk:Air Jordans worth $15,000 found in a donation bin

The sneakers - Nike Air Jordan Retro 3s with a striking metallic gold with a Nike Swoosh - are now going up for auction.

  • byVictor Mather
Tossing your toy boxes? You could be throwing away thousands of dollars
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Tossing your toy boxes? You could be throwing away thousands of dollars

Instead of tearing apart the box your gifts come in this Christmas,consider packing it away somewhere safe. It could end up being worth thousands.

  • byStephen Crafti