Sixth Anniversary of the First Forensic Report Exposing NMHS incompetence

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Kevin Hearn Vs. Joseph B. McLeod and Maslak McLeod Gallery Inc.
/Court File No. CV-12-455650/

"SPIRIT ENERGY OF MOTHER EARTH HAS NOT BEEN PROVED TO BE A FORGED OR FAKE MORRISEAU. FROM THE LAW'S POINT OF VIEW, IT IS THEREFORE A REAL NORVAL MORRISSEAU PAINTING."

~ Justice Edward M. Morgan, May 24, 2018

NONE OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS POST WAS INCLUDED IN RECENT 114 MINUTE DOCUMENTARY FILM "THERE ARE NO FAKES" WHICH WAS SCREENED AT THE 2019 HOT DOCS CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL IN TORONTO ON APRIL 29TH & MAY 1ST 2019. THIS FILM WAS DIRECTED BY MR. JAMIE KASTNER, WHO IS A TORONTO BASED FILMMAKER AND WRITER. FILM SCORE WAS COMPOSED BY KEVIN HEARN, WHO WAS MR. KASTNER'S HIGH SCHOOL BUDDY.

~ In-depth analysis of incident when NMHS members labeled genuine Norval Morrisseau artworks forgeries

"Norval Morrisseau and the Woodland Artists: The Red Lake Years 1959 - 1980" © by Christine Penner Polle, Researcher/Writer & Reggie Bacon, Research Assistant; 2008 Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre

>>> In this post you will read about professor of Art  Dr. Ruth Phillips (Professor of Art History at Carleton University) and Mr. Gregory (Greg) Hill (Curator of Indigenous Art at the National Gallery of Canada & member of the Canadian Association of Professional Conservators - CAPC), who are directors* of the Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society (NMHS), falsely identifying five genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings owned by Blog Master Mr. Ugo Matulic as FAKES in Red Lake, Ontario in July 2008. These paintings were removed from the book "Norval Morrisseau and the Woodland Artists: The Red Lake Years 1959 - 1980". These same paintings, signed on the back by the artist using drybrush (DB) technique, have since been authenticated by Forensic Science in 2011 and 2013 by Full Time Forensic Document Examiner Mr. Kenneth J. Davies of 'Hawkeye Studios (Grapho-Lab® Services)' (Calgary, Alberta). 

 Introduction:

Norval Morrisseau @ NMHS, Toronto October 2005 [1]

> ARE THESE GENUINE NORVAL MORRISSEAU PAINTINGS EVER GOING TO BE SUBMITTED FOR AN INDEPENDENT SIGNATURE FORENSIC ANALYSIS?

"The Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society was allegedly established at the request of the artist MORE THAN THIRTEEN YEARS AGO even though he could no longer talk, and mentally he had “left the building.” They were supposed to research, document and preserve Norval Morrisseau's artistic achievement and protect the integrity of his art. They were supposed to achieve this mission by establishing and maintaining a registry of his works, publishing and updating a catalogue raisonne of his artistic output and providing the necessary expertise to authenticate his art."

[1] - For background history related to this blog post's photo illustration, which involve members of the NMHS observing genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings submitted to NMHS by Mr. Donald Robinson of Kinsman Robinson Galleries, please read "Norval Morrisseau Declarations Are Hoax /Michele and Gabor Vadas Exposed/ (Part I)" & "Norval Morrisseau Declarations Are Hoax /Michele and Gabor Vadas Exposed/ (Part II)".

NOTE: The paintings submitted to NMHS were all purchased over the period between late 1999 and early 2000 by Mr. Donald Robinson from Kahn Auctions. All of these genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings were signed by the artist with a dry brush (DB) technique. The very first genuine Norval Morrisseau painting purchased from Kahn Auctions by Mr. Donald Robinson is "Warriors in Circle of Life, 1974" is shown below.

 
 
 
 
  

"Warriors in Circle of Life," acrylic on canvas, 34" x 32",

© 1974 Norval Morrisseau /Click on image to Enlarge/ 

PROVENANCE: Acquired by Mr. David Voss of Thunder Bay, Ontario who supplied it to Mr. Randy Potter of Kahn Auctions, Pickering, Ontario. It was purchased on September 29th, 1999 by Mr. Donald Robinson of Kinsman Robinson Galleries (KRG).
/Click on image to Enlarge/

~ This painting, was sold to Ms. Jane Brown (Battye) on March 11, 2000 by Mr. Paul Robinson of Kinsman Robinson Galleries, Toronto Ontario. Also, this painting has been authenticated by Forensic science in September 2017 (click HERE).

Also, click HERE to read about the first Norval Morrisseau painting "ever to be authenticated BEYOND 'DNA' CERTAINTY". 

~ For an in-depth analysis involving genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings signed by the artist with a DB technique click HERE. 



      Dr. Ruth Phillips                    Mr. Gregory (Greg) Hill  

>>> Dr. Ruth Phillips (Professor of Art History at Carleton University) and Mr. Gregory (Greg) Hill (Curator of Indigenous Art at the National Gallery of Canada & member of the Canadian Association of Professional Conservators - CAPC), who are directors* of the Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society (NMHS), falsely identified genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings owned by Blog Master Mr. Ugo Matulic as FAKES in Red Lake, Ontario in July 2008, and had these paintings removed from the book "Norval Morrisseau and the Woodland Artists: The Red Lake Years 1959 - 1980".

* - other NMHS directors who were present at the "Red Lake Woodland Arts Festival: A Tribute to Norval Morrisseau and the Woodland Artists" in 2008 were Mr. John Zemanovich (a former director) and Dr. Trudy Nicks (a current director). Mr. John MacGregor Newman, Associate Director of Kinsman Robinson Galleries , Joseph McLeod (1928-2017)   owner of Maslak McLeod Gallery, Armand Ruffo, Morrisseau's biographer and Goyce Kakegamic, one of the founders and former Triple K Co-operative member were also present - click HERE for background info on the event. 

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"On the other hand, there are those dealers - including Joseph McLeod and collectors like Ugo Matulic and Joseph Otavnik - who believe that the issue of fakes is really a non-issue, a trumped-up conspiracy by Kinsman Robinsonand Gabe Vadas to corner the market."

Armand Garnet Ruffo (NORVAL MORRISSEAU 'Man Changing into Thunderbird, 2014; Page 290) 

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List of  "Red Lake Woodland Arts Festival: A Tribute to Norval Morrisseau and the Woodland Artists" Sponsors; including Government of Canada, Canada Council for the Arts, Kinsman Robinson Galleries and Maslak McLeod Gallery (Click to Enlarge).

The Following is a chronology of communication between Ms. Michele Alderton and Norval Morrisseau Blog Master, Ugo Matulic a.k.a. Spirit Walker in connection with artwork which was to be included in the "Red Lake Woodland Arts Festival: A Tribute to Norval Morrisseau and the Woodland Artists", held on Red Lake, Ontario from July 4th-6th, 2008:

Michele Alderton

1. On December 10th, 2007 Ms. Angie Littlefield, writer, curator, communications Specialist of Toronto, Ontario introduced myself to Ms. Michele Alderton, former director/curator of Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre of Red Lake, Ontario (click HERE; Page 1). Ms. Littlefield suggested to Ms. Alderton to use the Norval Morrisseau Blog as a promotional platform for the "Red Lake Woodland Arts Festival: A Tribute to Norval Morrisseau and the Woodland Artists" which I had promoted from June 1st, to July 7th, 2008 on a daliy basis.

2. Ms. Michele Alderton contacted me on March 13th, 2008 and asked me if I could post "a press release concerning the Festival being organized in Red Lake", which I did (click HERE; Page 2 & 3.)

3. On March 14th, 2008 Ms. Alderton thanked me "for helping her community preserve Morrisseau's legacy and promote their special tribute to him (click HERE; Page 4.)

4. I had several conversations with her and she liked my idea that I share with her several images of genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings for possible inclusion of this artworks into the "Red Lake Woodland Arts Festival: A Tribute to Norval Morrisseau and the Woodland Artists." I sent her several images of the paintings from my personal collection for observation and evaluation (click HERE; Page 4 & 5.)

5. On May 8th, 2008 Ms. Michele Alderton thanked me for sending her images of genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings and she thanked me for promoting the festival also (click HERE; Page 6.)

6. On May 9th, 2008 I had received a correspondence from Mr. Robert Lavack that he was also asked to contribute to the "Red Lake Woodland Arts Festival: A Tribute to Norval Morrisseau and the Woodland Artists" by Ms. Michele Alderton (click HERE; Page 7.) 

7. On June 9th, 2008 I received a Ms. Michele Alderton's selection of genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings from my personal collection that Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre was willing to exhibit at "Red Lake Woodland Arts Festival: A Tribute to Norval Morrisseau and the Woodland Artists" the following month. Ms. Alderton also expressed that she "loves my collection"  (click HERE; Page 8, 9 & 10.) 

8. On June 12th, 2008 Ms. Michele Alderton sent me the loan agreement (for genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings from my art collection) which was modeled after the National Gallery of Canada form (click HERE; Page 11.)

9. On June 15th, 2008 Ms. Michele Alderton sent me her recollections and her photo to be included on the Norval Morrisseau Blog (click HERE; Page 12.)

Prior the official opening of the "Red Lake Woodland Arts Festival: A Tribute to Norval Morrisseau and the Woodland Artists" Ms. Michele Alderton informed me that she had to remove five images of genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings from the Official Version of the book Norval Morrisseau and the Woodland Artists: The Red Lake Years 1959 - 1980" per request of members of the Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society (NMHS); Dr. Ruth Phillips and Mr. Gregory (Greg) Hill.

I have asked her to provide me a copy of the first version of the book Norval Morrisseau and the Woodland Artists: The Red Lake Years 1959 - 1980" and she promised that she would send me one copy for my records.

10. On July 28th, 2008 I had received an e-mail from Ms. Michele Alderton and she confirmed that she had found "a copy of the original book which includes images I sent her." She thanked me again for help in promoting the event. She noted that she would send me "the original book" at no cost and that she would bill be for the official version of the book titled "Norval Morrisseau and the Woodland Artists: The Red Lake Years 1959 - 1980" (click HERE; Page 13.)

Shortly after, I had received both copies for my records (Click HERE to see front pages of the "original book" and an "official version" of it; See on the "original book" front cover the Ms. Alderton's dedication 'Spirit Walker' in the top right.) I, also, received a thank you card from Ms. Michele Alderton.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

I contacted Ms. Michele Alderton in July 2012 and told her that Kinsman Robinson Galleries, Donald Robinson and Paul Robinson launched $1,000,000 SLAPP suit against me.

I told her that I would in my defence present the case of the "RED LAKE INCIDENT" where members of the Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society (NMHS); Dr. Ruth Phillips and Mr. Gregory (Greg) Hill  called paintings from my personal collection FAKES, and that was the reason why these images were removed from the book "Norval Morrisseau and the Woodland Artists: The Red Lake Years 1959 - 1980."

Our conversation ended with her simple response: " Please, do not drag me into this!"


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"Though Kinsman Robinson Galleries web blogs have personally accused Matulic of being an “ignorant Croatian,” Matulic is a shining example of how passionate new Canadians have immeasurably helped to enrich the cultural life of Canada."

Source: http://themorrisseauhoaxexposedblog.com/

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Kinsman Robinson Galleries vs. Ugo Matulic /CV-10-417123/
/CASE WON BY THE DEFENDANT/

Below presented are five genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings falsely identified as FAKES by members of the Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society (NMHS); Dr. Ruth Phillips and Mr. Gregory (Greg) Hill.

"Untitled" (Sweat Lodge Ceremony), 56"x28",
© 1962 Norval Morrisseau
~ Acrylic on Canvas ~
Provenance: Private Collection of Mr. Rolf Schnieders (1928-2015), Thunder Bay, Ontario /Click on image to enlarge for detailed examination/

Click HERE to view two page .PDF document of "Before & After" image of the page 44 from "Norval Morrisseau and the Woodland Artists: The Red Lake Years 1959 - 1980"; it clearly shows image of the above presented genuine Norval Morrisseau painting being removed from the book as it was considered a FAKE by members of the Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society (NMHS); Dr. Ruth Phillips and Mr. Gregory (Greg) Hill

Signature on reverse side of this canvas was certified by Full Time Forensic Document Examiner Mr. Kenneth J. Davies of 'Hawkeye Studios (Grapho-Lab® Services)' (Calgary, Alberta) to be a "true signature of Norval Morrisseau." (click HERE for this Forensic report dated November 10th, 2011).

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Dr. Carmen Robertson noted that Mr. Schnieders was "well-known conduit for Morrisseau's paintings in the Thunder Bay region" and was "actively handling works by the artist since 1960s. He operated small store on May St., in Thunder Bay ON called 'Yesterday's Treasures' for a number of years and this was one way he sold works by Morrisseau."

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"Untitled" (Sweat Lodge Ceremony), 32"x26",
© 1963 Norval Morrisseau
~ Acrylic on Canvas ~
Provenance: Private Collection of Mr. Rolf Schnieders (1928-2015), Thunder Bay, Ontario /Click on image to enlarge for detailed examination/

Click HERE to view two page .PDF document of "Before & After" image of the page 57 from "Norval Morrisseau and the Woodland Artists: The Red Lake Years 1959 - 1980"; it clearly shows image of the above presented genuine Norval Morrisseau painting being removed from the book as it was considered a FAKE by members of the Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society (NMHS); Dr. Ruth Phillips and Mr. Gregory (Greg) Hill.

Signature on reverse side of this canvas was certified by Full Time Forensic Document Examiner Mr. Kenneth J. Davies of 'Hawkeye Studios (Grapho-Lab® Services)' (Calgary, Alberta) to be a "true signature of Norval Morrisseau." (click HERE for this Forensic report dated May 3rd, 2013).

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Dr. Carmen Robertson noted that Mr. Schnieders was "well-known conduit for Morrisseau's paintings in the Thunder Bay region" and was "actively handling works by the artist since 1960s. He operated small store on May St., in Thunder Bay ON called 'Yesterday's Treasures' for a number of years and this was one way he sold works by Morrisseau."

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"Wasakajak, 8"x13",

© 1964 Norval Morrisseau
~ Acrylic on Birch bark ~
Provenance: Private Collection of Mr. Rolf Schnieders (1928-2015), Thunder Bay, Ontario /Click on image to enlarge for detailed examination/

Click HERE to view two page .PDF document of "Before & After" image of the page 61 from "Norval Morrisseau and the Woodland Artists: The Red Lake Years 1959 - 1980"; it clearly shows image of the above presented genuine Norval Morrisseau painting being removed from the book as it was considered a FAKE by members of the Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society (NMHS); Dr. Ruth Phillips and Mr. Gregory (Greg) Hill.

Signature on reverse side of this birch bark was certified by Full Time Forensic Document Examiner Mr. Kenneth J. Davies of 'Hawkeye Studios (Grapho-Lab® Services)' (Calgary, Alberta) to be a "true signature of Norval Morrisseau." (click HERE for this Forensic report dated May 3rd, 2013).

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Dr. Carmen Robertson noted that Mr. Schnieders was "well-known conduit for Morrisseau's paintings in the Thunder Bay region" and was "actively handling works by the artist since 1960s. He operated small store on May St., in Thunder Bay ON called 'Yesterday's Treasures' for a number of years and this was one way he sold works by Morrisseau."

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"Untitled" (Double-headed Serpent), 21"x32",
© 1965 Norval Morrisseau
~ Acrylic on Canvas ~
Provenance: Private Collection of Mr. Rolf Schnieders (1928-2015), Thunder Bay, Ontario /Click on image to enlarge for detailed examination/

Click HERE to view two page .PDF document of "Before & After" image of the page 64 from "Norval Morrisseau and the Woodland Artists: The Red Lake Years 1959 - 1980"; it clearly shows image of the above presented genuine Norval Morrisseau painting being removed from the book as it was considered a FAKE by members of the Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society (NMHS); Dr. Ruth Phillips and Mr. Gregory (Greg) Hill.

Signature on reverse side of this canvas was certified by Full Time Forensic Document Examiner Mr. Kenneth J. Davies of 'Hawkeye Studios (Grapho-Lab® Services)' (Calgary, Alberta) to be a "true signature of Norval Morrisseau." (click HERE for this Forensic report dated May 3rd, 2013).

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Dr. Carmen Robertson noted that Mr. Schnieders was "well-known conduit for Morrisseau's paintings in the Thunder Bay region" and was "actively handling works by the artist since 1960s. He operated small store on May St., in Thunder Bay ON called 'Yesterday's Treasures' for a number of years and this was one way he sold works by Morrisseau."

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"Blue Heron", 12"x7",

© 1967 Norval Morrisseau

~ Acrylic on Birch bark ~

Provenance: Private Collection of Mr. Rolf Schnieders (1928-2015), Thunder Bay, Ontario /Click on image to enlarge for detailed examination/

Click HERE to view two page .PDF document of "Before & After" image of the page 67 from "Norval Morrisseau and the Woodland Artists: The Red Lake Years 1959 - 1980"; it clearly shows image of the above presented genuine Norval Morrisseau painting being removed from the book as it was considered a FAKE by members of the Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society (NMHS); Dr. Ruth Phillips and Mr. Gregory (Greg) Hill.

Signature on reverse side of this birch bark was evaluated by Full Time Forensic Document Examiner Mr. Kenneth J. Davies of 'Hawkeye Studios (Grapho-Lab® Services)' (Calgary, Alberta) (click HERE for this Forensic report dated May 3rd, 2013).

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Dr. Carmen Robertson noted that Mr. Schnieders was "well-known conduit for Morrisseau's paintings in the Thunder Bay region" and was "actively handling works by the artist since 1960s. He operated small store on May St., in Thunder Bay ON called 'Yesterday's Treasures' for a number of years and this was one way he sold works by Morrisseau."

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Additional related information:

Another member of the Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society (NMHS) who falsely identified genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings as FAKES and coming form the same source was an associate professor of contemporary Aboriginal art history in the Department of Visual Arts, University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan Dr. Carmen Robertson. 

"Spirit Energy of Mother Earth",  © 1974 Norval Morrisseau
~ Click HERE to view the inscription on canvas VERSO
Provenance: Purchased from Randy Potter Estate Auctions in Pickering, Ontario; sold to Mr. Kevin Hearn by Mr. Joseph McLeod (1928-2017) of Maslak McLeod Gallery (Toronto, Ontario) & exhibited at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) on June 11th, 2010 (click HERE).

Note: One of the bidders for this artwork was Mr. Allan Lawson of Orangeville, Ontario (now Mono, Ontario). He was not successful in acquiring this genuine Norval Morrisseau painting. Also, it is important to mention that Mr. Lawson sold one of his genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings to Mr. David Barnes, also from Orangeville, Ontario (now Mono, Ontario). This painting was appraised by Mr. Galal Helmy for $100,000 (click HERE for more information). 

> On September 25th, 2017, Forensic Document Examiner and Handwriting Expert Kenneth J Davies, of Hawkeye Studios, Calgary, Alberta, has authenticated “Spirit Energy of Mother Earth” as signed by Norval Morrisseau... This expert's report is available for a FREE DOWNLOAD.

Dr. Carmen Robertson

* Member of the defunct Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society (NMHS)

DOWNLOAD PDF HERE:

Professor C. Robertson “expert report” on Hearn’s “Spirit Energy of Mother Earth”
* Dr. Carmen Robertson -  An associate professor of contemporary Aboriginal art history in the Department of Visual Arts, University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan

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For more information visit "Professor Robertson’s Astonishing Kevin Hearn “Expert Report” at John Goldi's http://themorrisseauhoaxexposedblog.com

Reference:  ~ Jonathan Sommer's court case (representing Mr. Kevin Hearn) which came with false allegations about Mr. Joseph McLeod's integrity as a Norval Morrisseau expert: Maslak McLeod Gallery sued for selling a genuine Norval Morrisseau painting to Kevin Hearn - Band member of the Barenaked Ladies.

Kevin Hearn Vs. Joseph B. McLeod and Maslak McLeod Gallery Inc.
/Court File No. CV-12-455650/

"SPIRIT ENERGY OF MOTHER EARTH HAS NOT BEEN PROVED TO BE A FORGED OR FAKE MORRISEAU. FROM THE LAW'S POINT OF VIEW, IT IS THEREFORE A REAL NORVAL MORRISSEAU PAINTING."

~ Justice Edward M. Morgan, May 24, 2018


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ADDENDUM 

© CBC News 

We are presenting here the complete and utter fabrication of Mr. Gregory (Greg) Hill (Curator of Indigenous Art at the National Gallery of Canada & member of the Canadian Association of Professional Conservators - CAPC), who is a director* of the Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society (NMHS), by falsely informing the public in publication "NORVAL MORRISSEAU: SHAMAN ARTIST" that in 1991 "Kinsman Robinson Galleries was declared the exclusive representative of Morrisseau's work as a result of an increase in the number of forged artworks appearing in the marketplace."

"NORVAL MORRISSEAU: SHAMAN ARTIST",
© 2006 Greg A. Hill - National Gallery of Canada; ISBN 1-55365-176-6

Click HERE for Page 179 showing the statement noted above in red.

If you see the following posts, which were previously published in chronological order on this platform, you will see that this statement is Mr. Greg Hill's complete and utter fabrication in order to accommodate Mr. Gabor Vadas', Mr. Bryant Ross' and Kinsman Robinson Galleries' agenda of controlling Norval Morrisseau art market:

Posts published from July 4th to November 4th, 2010

~ Preceded KRG's $1,000,000 SLAPP suit against Ugo Matulic; 23-DEC-2010 
   CASE WON BY THE DEFENDANT

1. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part I)
    An introduction

2. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part II)
    An agreement that Norval Morrisseau signed with Kinsman Robinson Galleries dated March 6th, 1990

3. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part III)

    Norval Morrisseau's request from Maslak McLeod Gallery not to use reproductions of his art

4. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part IV)
    Norval Morrisseau and Gabor (Gabe) Vadas attending the Sacred Ceremony on Manitoulin Island in September 1999

5. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part V)
    Donald C. Robinson of Kinsman Robinson Galleries buying genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings at Kahn's Country Auctions in Pickering, Ontario starting in September 1999 up until March 2000

6. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part VI)
    National Post article "Morrisseau fakes alleged" from May 18th, 2001

7. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part VII)
    Mr. Donald Robinson's letter to his clients galleries across Canada dated May 19th, 2001 - a day after the 'National Post' article 'Morrisseau fakes alleged'

8. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part VIII)
    Clark R. Purves's letter to Maslak McLeod Gallery to cease and desist immeadiately in the reproduction of Norval Morrisseau's work

9. Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Unveiled (Part IX)
    Appraisals done in 1999 and 2001 by Kinsman Robinson Galleries to clients who acquired genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings from Kahn Auctions; paintings sourced from Mr. David Voss, Thunder Bay, Ontario & sale of the paintings coming from the same source 

Gabor Vadas with Norval Morrisseau (in a wheelchair) 
The National Gallery of Canada, 2006

BLOG MASTER'S COMMENT:

If you read above communication between Norval Morrisseau, his legal team and Joseph McLeod (1928-2017) of Maslak McLeod Galleries you will see that not once in a decade "forged artworks" or "fakes" had been mentioned until infamous Murray Whyte's newspaper article: "Morrisseau fakes alleged" /National Post, May 18th, 2001/.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Mr. Greg Hill in 2014 approved posting of this and two other genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings to be part of "F is for Fake" art exhibition at SAW Gallery in Ottawa, Ontario; all funded entirely by the Canadian tax-paying public (see video below). The paintings included in this exhibition were: "Wheel of Life, 1979" (*) ; "Upper and Lower Worlds, 1978" ; "Water Spirits, 1979". The latter painting, authenticated by Norval Morrisseau, was defaced on January 27, 2010 by Mr. Bryant Ross who is director of Coghlan Art Studio & Gallery in Aldergrove, BC.

 

by Global NATIONAL

Published on Jun 21, 2014

(*) The capstone of proof of authenticity of these "black dry brush, signed, titled and dated" paintings like "Wheel of Life 1979” came from a top international forensics and handwriting expert, Dr. Atul K. Singla of Worldwide Forensic Services Inc. (Toronto, Ontario) who, after a long and detailed forensic examination of the “Questioned Signatures” on the back of the “Wheel of Life 1979” and ten other Norval Morrisseau paintings, concluded they were all signed by the artist himself (click HERE for 2010 downloadable Forensic report).

Court ruled that this disputed Morrisseau, which was part of Hatfield, Margaret Lorraine vs. Child, Donna and Artworld of Sherway, is authentic.

Courtesy of http://themorrisseauhoaxexposedblog.com/

Courtesy of http://themorrisseauhoaxexposedblog.com/

As noted above, Mr. Greg Hill (Curator of Indigenous Art at the National Gallery of Canada & member of the Canadian Association of Professional Conservators - CAPC), together with Dr. Ruth Phillips (Professor of Art History at Carleton University), who are directors* of the Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society (NMHS), falsely identified five genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings owned by Blog Master Mr. Ugo Matulic as FAKES in Red Lake, Ontario in July 2008. These paintings were removed from the book "Norval Morrisseau and the Woodland Artists: The Red Lake Years 1959 - 1980"(click HERE for more information).

These same paintings, except "Wheel of Life, 1979", signed on the back by the artist using drybrush (DB) technique, have since been authenticated by Forensic Science in 2011, 2013 and 2017 by Full Time Forensic Document Examiner Mr. Kenneth J. Davies of 'Hawkeye Studios (Grapho-Lab® Services)' (Calgary, Alberta).

Mr. Kenneth J. Davies had provided an expert report which he has also defended on February 8th, 2018 in Kevin Hearn Vs. Joseph B. McLeod and Maslak McLeod Gallery Inc. /Court File No. CV-12-455650/ 
  

IS NORVAL MORRISSEAU HERITAGE SOCIETY TO BE TRUSTED?

"STATEMENT OF PROVENANCE" for Norval Morrisseau Painting

On September 27th, 2009 Mr. Ken Priestman of Toronto, Ontario contacted Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society (NMHS) in order to submit images of genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings from his Family's art collection for possible inclusion into Norval Morrisseau catalogue raisonné - a comprehensive volume documenting every known work created by the artist.

Ms. Carly Riordan, NMHS Research Associate "thanked Mr. Priestman for being a part of this important project."

Among other "Statements of Provenance", for the genuine Morrisseau paintings Mr. Priestman acquired from me, the painting titled "Thunderbird and Man" was submitted to NMHS on October 25th, 2009. This genuine Norval Morrisseau painting was acquired from Mr. Gary Lamont of Thunder Bay who acquired it directly from Norval Morrisseau.

Ms. Carly Riordan, stated the following: "The NMHS will enter the image and information you have provided in our database, which will be accessible only to project researchers.  Inclusion in this database does not constitute authentication of the works submitted, but, rather, helps to expedite the research phase necessary for the preparation of the catalogue raisonné."

How is it possible that above "Statement of Provenance" ends on Ritchie Sinclair's website? (See altered Statement of Provenance below)

"STATEMENT OF PROVENANCE" (Altered by Ritchie Sinclair)

The above altered "Statement of Provenance" was altered by Ritchie Sinclair for blog post titled "Unauthorized Norval Morrisseau Blog operator, Ugo Matulic, Sued for $1 Million (December 23 2010)"*; dated April 4th, 2011. (click HERE for .PDF version of the blog post with all corresponding comments from now deleted website www.norvalmorrisseaublog.com)

* - SLAPP SUIT WON BY THE DEFENDANT!

It is inexcusable that Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society leaked out confidential documents which ended up into the hands of the 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.

Ritchie Sinclair was supported by Donald C. Robinson in a court case Otavnik Vs Sinclair (Court File No. SC 09-00082782-0000) and served, together with Donald C. Robinson, as the plaintiff's only witnesses in a court case Hatfield, Margaret Lorraine vs. Child, Donna and Artworld of Sherway * Court File No. SC-09-087264-0000)

Margaret Hatfield, Ritchie Sinclair and Donald Robinson (KRG)

outside of the courtroom in Hatfield vs. Artworld of Sherway

 




















NOTE: A very damaging photo of Mr. Donald Robinson (so called "Expert Witness") deliberately cozying up to the Plaintiff Ms. Margaret Hatfield. As an expert witness he was supposed to be an arm’s length” witness, to help the judge establish truth...

~ For more information: http://bit.ly/1q6d8ko

Ritchie Sinclair is the individual whose alleged "efforts to identify Norval’s true artistic legacy" are recognized by Donald C. Robinson of Kinsman Robinson Galleries ["AN EXAMINATION INTO THE AUTHENTICITY OF AN ALLEGED 1970'S NORVAL MORRISSEAU PAINTING" - EXPERT REPORT; September 10th, 2009; Page 74].

* - Both, Donald Robinson and Ritchie Sinclair were discredited in this pivotal court case relevant to authenticity of Norval Morrisseau artworks (click HERE).

In November 2006 the Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society issued the following public warning: "The NMHS is aware that there are many works available for sale to the public that are falsely attributed to Norval Morrisseau. When buying a work of art, ask the art dealer or art gallery about the origin and source of the work. Did it come from the artist directly, or from some other source? Inquiries about the work's provenance or history are advisable, as it is to become familiar with the artist's work and pricing in other galleries, auctions and exhibitions." (Click HERE)

In eleven years they have not educated public about a sinlge FAKE Norval Morrisseau painting, only to be recorded calling genuine Norval Morrisseau FAKES.


WOULD YOU TRUST NORVAL MORRISSEAU HERITAGE SOCIETY?

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INVITATION TO MEDIA AND ALL READERS:

There are many of you who possess important valuable information such as paintings, photographs and other printed/written materials which will greatly assist our common goal. I urge you to provide this information to me for public record. Norval Morrisseau has become one of Canada's greatest all time artists and is recognized for his importance Worldwide...

... All the parties mentioned in post presented on this platform are free to comment on this blog's findings under condition that they present their statements and opinions which are backed up with documentation to support these statements and these opinions.

ONLY statements and opinions which are supported with corresponding documentation will be published on this platform for public record and possible discussion.

Also, this invitation extends not just to the individuals and organizations mentioned on this platform but to all Norval Morrisseau's admirers, researchers, investigators, news reporters and art collectors as long as they verifiably disclose their identity...

... Your assistance is needed now! Your actions will greatly benefit your art as an investment and safeguard Norval Morrisseau's Legacy.

Thank you/Miigwetch,

Ugo Matulić

ugo.matulic@norvalmorrisseau.com

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"ALL THE INFORMATION PRESENTED ON THIS PLATFORM FROM ITS INCEPTION IS BASED ON DATA COLLECTED FROM THE PUBLIC DOMAIN AND OTHER VERIFIABLE SOURCES."

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>>> In a recent court judgement "Hatfield vs. Artworld of Sherway" /Court File No. SC-09-087264-0000/ Judge Paul J. Martial stated the following about Mr. Joseph McLeod of Maslak McLeod Gallery:

“He demonstrated a superior depth of knowledge of Morrisseau…” (Judgment by Judge Paul J Martial: March 25th, 2013 - Page 25)

“The testimony of Mr. Joseph McLeod is indicative of his care and the detailed effort to confirm provenance, including the hiring of a forensic expert to examine the signature on the back of the painting indicate that he took his role to provide appraisals seriously. His testimony… demonstrates his depth of knowledge of the painter due to his lengthy association with the artist.” (Judgment by Judge Paul J Martial: March 25th, 2013 - Page 35)

"His (Ritchie Sinclair's) methodology in identifying forgeries is clearly inadequate and suspect since he testified that he does not even view the original paintings before condemning them as fakes." (Judgment by Judge Paul J Martial: March 25th, 2013 - Page 16)

"Mr. Robinson (of Kinsman Robinson Galleries) was qualified as an expert in the area of valuation and appraisal. His testimony however overlapped into the area of handwriting and included an analysis of syllabic and English handwriting, areas for which he was not qualified.

"He has no formal training as an expert witness in handwriting analysis and his evidence is rejected. (Judgment by Judge Paul J Martial: March 25th, 2013 - Page 37)

"Dr. Singla's forensic evidence is preferred in this regard and his finding that it is highly probable that the painting "Wheel of Life" was painted by Norval Morrisseau was supported by his detailed technical analysis of known signatures of' Norval Morrisseau. (Judgment by Judge Paul J Martial: March 25th, 2013 - Page 37)

"The Court finds that there is overwhelming evidence that Norval Morrisseau signed paintings in black brush paint.” (Judgment by Judge Paul J Martial: March 25th, 2013 - Page 34)

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> Reference posts:
1) The truth behind 'Open Letter to the Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society', 2) "Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy & Art Market Competition"; writings by Michael Moniz (Part I) 3) Justice for Norval Morrisseau (Part II), 4) www_NorvalMorrisseauLegalDefenceFund_com (Part I) , 5) Signatures on Norval Morrisseau artworks certified by Forensic Science, 6) Pivotal Court Case Relevant to Authenticity of Norval Morrisseau Artworks, 7) Hatfield, Margaret Lorraine vs. Child, Donna and Artworld of Sherway (Part IV), 8) Norval Morrisseau Declarations Are A Hoax /Michele and Gabor Vadas Exposed/ (Part I), 9) Norval Morrisseau Declarations Are A Hoax /Michele and Gabor Vadas Exposed/ (Part II), 10) The Morrisseau Time Machine (Part VIII), 11) Ugo Matulic wins $1,000,000 SLAPP suit against Kinsman Robinson Galleries (Part I), 12) After 3 years of RCMP & Thunder Bay Police Service investigation no evidence of fraud found, 13) Who is the Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society, what are they hiding & who are they protecting?, 14) Pivotal Court Case Relevant to Authenticity of Norval Morrisseau Artworks.

"THE INFORMATION PRESENTED ON THIS PLATFORM IS BASED ON DATA COLLECTED FROM THE PUBLIC DOMAIN AND OTHER VERIFIABLE SOURCES WHICH CAN BE PUT FORTH ACCORDINGLY AS SUBMISSIBLE EVIDENCE IN A CANADIAN COURT OF LAW IF THE NEED SHOULD ARISE AGAIN."-

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