Kirsha Kaechele : “Controversial Picasso Exhibit: Gender War Sparks Over Authenticity”

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Accident – Death – Obituary News : An Australian art gallery has found itself at the center of controversy after it was revealed that a women-only exhibition featuring supposed works by Pablo Picasso was actually created by the curator herself. The exhibition, held at Tasmania’s Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), sparked a gender war when it restricted access to women visitors only.

Kirsha Kaechele, the curator behind the exhibition, recently disclosed on the MONA blog that she was the true artist behind the controversial paintings. The authenticity of the works came into question after a reporter and the Picasso Administration in France raised concerns about their origins.

Despite accidentally hanging one of the fake paintings upside down, the artworks remained on display for over three years before their true creator was exposed. Kaechele expressed surprise that no one had discovered the ruse earlier, as she had anticipated being called out for her deception.

The saga began in 2020 when Kaechele created a women-only area at MONA, known as the Ladies Lounge, as a response to the historical exclusion of women from male-dominated spaces. The lounge offered a luxurious experience for female visitors, complete with high tea, massages, and champagne served by male butlers.

The exhibition featured fake paintings, antiquities, and jewelry, accompanied by outlandish and absurd title cards. Kaechele described the works as “the most important artworks in the world,” including pieces purportedly created by Picasso himself.

However, in March, the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal ordered MONA to stop barring men from entering the Ladies Lounge, deeming the exhibition discriminatory. The decision followed a complaint from a male patron who was denied access to the space during a visit.

Despite the ruling, Kaechele found a loophole by converting the Ladies Lounge into a women’s restroom, thereby allowing the exclusion of men to continue. The move drew criticism from the tribunal, which condemned the conduct of a group of women who supported Kaechele during the hearing.

The revelation of the fake Picasso paintings has garnered international attention, with news outlets questioning the authenticity of the works. While the Picasso Administration has yet to comment on the matter, Kaechele has stood by her admission and shared further details about the elaborate backstory she created for the artworks.

Overall, the controversy surrounding the women-only exhibition at MONA serves as a reminder of the complexities of art, authenticity, and gender dynamics within the art world..

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