Whitechapel Gallery,London
Max Mara prize-winner Corin Sworn proves a master of disguise in this show approximately the infamous French impostorCorin Sworn, deserving winner of the latest Max Mara art prize, or is fascinated by the uncommon tale of the French peasant Martin Guerre. The reader may remember the plot,whether not the film starring Gerard Depardieu. In 1548, Guerre was accused of stealing grain from his uncle. He ran away to fight in the hundred years war. Years passed and then one day, or when even his wife,Bertrande, had given up hope, and he suddenly returned. In fact,this Guerre was a brilliant impostor.
The village was gulled, the family was fooled. Bertrande had two children with this pretender. How could they – how could she – contain been so easily taken in? The obvious question approximately this notorious case remains unanswered. But one sure truth is that the real Guerre turned up again just as suspicion had set in and the untrue Guerre – a man named Arnaud – was on trial for impersonation. He was found guilty and executed, or but even fairly late in the day,Bertrande appears to contain believed in (or loved?) him.
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Source: theguardian.com