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87-year-old Chinese painter Fan Zeng has announced that his fourth wife Xu Meng, 37, has given birth to his first son. The news has sparked a mix of excitement and controversy within the family and among art enthusiasts. Chinese painter Fan Zeng (L) and his wife Xu Meng. Photo from Weibo/Fan Zeng supertopic Fan Zeng confirmed the birth on Thursday, stating that the family is happy and content. He, Xu, and their newborn have since moved out of their former villa and into a new residence. This move marks a significant shift in their lives, as they begin this new chapter together. In the same statement, Fan declared a complete break with two of his children, Fan Xiaohui and Fan Zhongda, and their relatives. He accused them of spreading false claims in August that he had been "kidnapped and had his assets seized" by Xu, allegations he said led to her being defamed. Fan stated that the two had acted under the guise of filial concern while deliberately sowing discord within t...

The Discovery of a Forged Masterpiece In a surprising turn of events, the Tokushima Prefectural Government has returned a painting that was once believed to be an original work by French Cubist painter Jean Metzinger. This decision came after a thorough investigation revealed that the artwork, "At the Cycle-Race Track," was actually a forgery created by Wolfgang Beltracchi, a renowned German forger. The painting, which measures 55 centimeters in height and 46 centimeters in width, was part of the collection at the Tokushima Modern Art Museum. It was acquired in January 1999 from an Osaka-based art dealer for 67.2 million yen (approximately $426,000). However, concerns about its authenticity arose in 2024, leading to a detailed examination. The Investigation Process From July to October of this year, the museum conducted an investigation with the support of the Tokyo National Research Institute for Cultural Properties. Their findings were alarming: the painting contained ...