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The art of imitation
Available to tour from April 2031
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From fakes and forgeries to replicas and imitations, this intriguing exhibition investigates objects of questionable authenticity, revealing stories of deception, detection, restoration, and cultural preservation from our ancient past to today.
Featuring treasures from across the British Museum collection, from rarely seen items to familiar gallery highlights, the exhibition challenges audiences to ask: what makes something authentic? And does it always matter?
