A $50 garage sale find or a lost van Gogh worth $15 million? The painting Elimar has sparked a heated debate, with LMI Group pushing for recognition while the Van Gogh Museum and independent experts reject the claim. Weighing in on the debate, we explain why we find the case from LMI deeply unconvincing.

As AI technology advances, its potential in art authentication is gaining attention. AI-driven tools claim to detect forgeries by analyzing brushstrokes, color patterns, and artistic styles—but how reliable are they?

Director Lindsey Bourret was recently asked to comment in a story by Artnet News about the unprecedented asking price of $9.8 million for the first painting that cult favorite, Bob Ross, painted on his PBS television show.