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Thrift Store Art Mystery Solved: Not Orozco, But Still Loved!
8 Jun
Summary
- Phong Le bought art for $14.99 at Goodwill, believing it was by Gabriel Orozco.
- Orozco's representatives confirmed the artwork was not an original by the artist.
- Le loves the artwork for its beauty and personal connection, regardless of artist.
- Le inherited his father's 1960s home and is decorating it with authentic pieces.
Phong Le purchased a framed artwork for $14.99 at a Texas Goodwill store, initially believing it might be an original by renowned Mexican artist Gabriel Orozco. His TikTok video documenting the find garnered significant attention as viewers speculated about its authenticity.
However, representatives for Gabriel Orozco confirmed that the artwork was not created by the celebrated contemporary artist. Despite this revelation, Le expressed no disappointment, stating his purchase was driven by the piece's beauty and personal connection.
Le is renovating his late father's 1960s home and intentionally sought authentic, character-filled decor from secondhand sources. The artwork, which he spotted during a grocery run, hangs in his home, perfectly fitting his aesthetic and reinforcing his belief in finding pieces that personally resonate.
