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Updated on January 5th, 2014

 

1. Who is Norval Morrisseau?

2. Who is widely regarded as one of the foremost experts in Canadian 'Woodland Art'?

3. Who is the Norval Morrisseau Estate?

4. Is information about Norval Morrisseau on Wikipedia reliable?

5. Is information about Norval Morrisseau on FACEBOOK reliable?

6. Who is the Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society?

7. Who is a Blog Master of the Norval Morrisseau Blog?

8. Has the Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society ever answered an open letter written to them by Blog Master Ugo Matulic who expressed concern about authenticity issues regarding Norval Morrisseau paintings? 

9. Have any Canadian universities ever been referencing Norval Morrisseau Blog as a part of their 'Educational Resources' links?

10. Has any Native Canadian owned & operated website ever been referencing Norval Morrisseau Blog as a part of their 'Native Cultural Resources' links?

11. Have any Canadian Museums ever been referencing a website dedicated to Norval Morrisseau as a part of their 'Teacher Resources' links?

12. Have any prominent Canadian artists ever endorsed the activities on this platform?

13. Have any internationally recognized Woodland artists ever endorsed the activities on this platform?

14. Have any art promoters ever endorsed the activities on this platform?

15. Have any of Norval Morrisseau's family members ever endorsed the activities on this platform?

16. Have any of Norval Morrisseau's friends ever endorsed the activities on this platform?

17. Have any of Norval Morrisseau's very close friends ever endorsed the activities on this platform?

18. Has any Norval Morrisseau art collector ever endorsed the activities on this platform?

19. Have any Blog Master's friends ever endorsed the activities on this platform?

20. Why did Principal Morrisseau dealer Kinsman Robinson Galleries launched $1,000,000 SLAPP suit against Norval Morrisseau Blog Master Ugo Matulic and what is the outcome of this court case?

21. Has Principal Morrisseau dealer Kinsman Robinson Galleries ever purchased and appraised genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings signed by the artist with black paint with dry brush (DB) technique? 

22. Has Principal Morrisseau dealer Coghlan Art Studio & Gallery ever purchased genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings which were authenticated and signed by the artist with black paint with dry brush (DB) technique? 

23. Who is an individual who single-handedly caused the greatest harm to the Norval Morrisseau Art Market and whose name is infamously connected with the Legacy of Norval Morrisseau - recently supported by Donald C. Robinson of Kinsman Robinson Galleries in a court case Otavnik Vs Sinclair SC 09-00082782-0000?

24. Has forensic science ever been employed in analyzing genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings which were signed by the artist with black paint with a dry brush (DB) technique?

25.  What is the first court case ever to expose all the players involved in the never-ending saga of authenticity of Norval Morrisseau artworks signed by the artist with black paint with a dry brush (DB) technique?

26.  Which is the first court court case ever to use forensic science to prove authenticity of Norval Morrisseau artworks signed by the artist with black paint with a dry brush (DB) technique?

27. Which is a pivotal court case relevant to cultural property donation program involving as a key individuals Mr. Joseph McLeod of Maslak McLeod Gallery and Mr. Donald Robinson of Kinsman Robinson Galleries?

28. Which is the court case that exposed serial journalistic incompetence as the main tool harnessed by those who attack the painting legacy of Norval Morrisseau, and in the process – together – grievously undermine and devalue the legitimate Aboriginal cultural heritage of Canada?

29.  Which is a pivotal court case relevant to authenticity of Norval Morrisseau artworks signed by the artist with black paint with a dry brush (DB) technique?

30. Which is the first Norval Morrisseau painting "ever to be authenticated BEYOND 'DNA' CERTAINTY"?

31.  Which are the most significant of the currently active court cases relevant to authenticity of Norval Morrisseau artworks signed by the artist with black paint with a dry brush (DB) technique?

32. How did Norval Morrisseau inscribe and sign his artworks?

33. Has anyone witnessed Norval Morrisseau signing the paintings with black paint with a dry brush (DB) technique? 

34. Has any owner of the reputable gallery ever witnessed Norval Morrisseau signing the paintings with black paint with a dry brush (DB) technique?

35. Has Norval Morrisseau ever authenticated paintings proven to be signed by him with black paint with a dry brush (DB) technique?  

36. Is there a video footage in existence showing Norval Morrisseau authenticating paintings signed by him with black paint with a dry brush (DB) technique?  

37. Has any prominent Woodland artist (family member) ever authenticated or appraised genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings signed by the artist with black paint with a dry brush (DB) technique?

38. Have any genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings signed by the artist with black paint with a dry brush (DB) technique have ever been offered for sale at Auction Houses, Commercial Art Galleries or exhibited in Museums?

39. Has any Canadian museum ever endorsed and/or authenticated genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings signed by the artist with black paint with a dry brush (DB) technique?

40. Has any genuine Norval Morrisseau painting signed by the artist with black paint with a dry brush (DB) technique ever been part of the Smithsonian Institution?

41. Have any of Norval Morrisseau's patrons, friends and/or collectors ever authenticated and/or appraised any genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings signed by the artist with black paint with a dry brush (DB) technique?

42. Are Norval Morrisseau Declarations A Hoax?

43. When and why it all started: "Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy & Art Market Competition?"

44. What is the opinion of the foremost expert in Canadian 'Woodland Art' (Mr. Joseph McLeod of Maslak McLeod Gallery) regarding the issues in Norval Morrisseau Art Market and reasons behind formation of the Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society? 

45. Have RCMP & Thunder Bay Police Service ever done an investigation in regards to any artwork(s) done by or attributed to Norval Morrisseau?





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