Contrefaçon

From 29 Mar 2010 to 01 Jan 2011

30 March 2010 - 2 January 2011. An intriguing exhibition examining the complex issue of counterfeit goods. Placing genuine items alongside forgeries, participants are encouraged to spot the difference between what is the 'real McCoy' and what isn't. With current advances in technology, every type of industry from clothing to medicine is affected by counterfeiting. This exhibition is both interactive and informative, and provides insights into new anti-counterfeit concepts such as using DNA signatures on labels.