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FBI Basquiat Raid Leads to Museum Director’s Ouster

AUTHENTICALLY FIRED

The authenticity of 25 paintings attributed to Basquiat has been called into question.

Helen Holmes
Helen Holmes 

Culture Reporter

Orlando Museum of Art
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Helen Holmes

Helen Holmes

Culture Reporter

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