settles legal dispute with 'adopted' son
Vancouver Sun
over artist’s estate
Globe & Mail
Norval Morrisseau Resolved.
Canadian Newswire
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Estate Mistake?
Norval Morrisseau's adopted son settles Estate dispute
with Morrisseau's children
with Morrisseau's children
Now that these two parties have signed a treaty ($) I trust (hope beyond reason?) that the best interests of Canadians, and in particular First Nations people, will be better served. Protecting the integrity of Morrisseau's art is paramount. The Morrisseau family have every reason to celebrate. I wish them, and all Norval's extended family, the very best going forward.
Years before this tug-o-war Norval's dearest friend and adopted son, Gabe Vadas, stood strong for Norval when Norval needed it most. Gabe has been unfairly demonized primarily because of the responsibilities accorded him. Hopefully that animosity will end. Its notable that Gabe and his family are forever honoured in dozens of Morrisseau paintings, as are his biological children.
Perhaps as joint-custodians they can now work together to return the honour. Was this settlement a mistake? Its certainly about money, but will it also be about culture? (...or is that just talk?) The N.M.H.S. have an important task to perform. Supporting their effort would be a great start to resolving the authenticity issues that plague the marketplace. So what say you?
The Globe & Mail's James Adams article mentions that Claims have been filed which address the issue of Morrisseau forgeries. The lion's share have been directed at me for speaking up about the issue and were then dismissed at trial or abandoned. The facts are on Morrisseau.com.
The media have another golden opportunity to inform the public about this significant issue. The Hatfield v Artworld of Sherway trial continues on February 23 2012.
Ritchie Sinclair
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It's all good that this hurdle has been cleared. What exactly have the kids done to assist in the debate about their fathers legacy and the fake works which litter the market?
ReplyDeleteWill the children issue a press release? Will the children speak publicly about the issue? Will the children (who have insight into the forgery) identify those responsible? Or will they simply wait for "their share".
The time is now. For decades the name "Morrisseau" has been nothing more than a cash cow for the masses. Money should have been the least important aspect of Morrisseau"s art.
The art was the message which was clouded by greed and envy.
I wonder if his true legacy will ever be what it should be.
For those who know. Speak up and let this man's legacy shine now.
"NMHS board members meet soon to discuss the task at hand. Now's your chance to weigh in - they're listening."
ReplyDeletehttp://genuinemorrisseau.blogspot.com/2012/01/nmhs-public-statement.html
Hilarious:
ReplyDeletePHOTO OF SETTLEMENT MEETING:
http://tinyurl.com/morrisseauestate