As part of the big end of April update, Animal Crossing: New Horizons art is inbound, which means a museum upgrade, and the return of our old friend / foe Redd. Currently the museum only display fossils, bugs and fish, but now there will be a new art gallery wing to unlock and fill with various works of art like paintings and sculptures.
As for how you’ll get hold Animal Crossing: New Horizons art, that’ll come from Redd. This fox is an old face for existing Animal Crossing fans, but he’s a bit of a scoundrel. He’ll sell you art, but some are real and some are fakes, and it’s up to you to figure out which ones are which.
This here is a guide on how to get involved with the Animal Crossing: New Horizons art scene, from unlocking the art gallery to finding an interacting with Redd.
Where to find Redd in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
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Like the other Animal Crossing: New Horizons visitors like Kicks, CJ and Flick and now Lief, Redd will appear on your island at random during the week. However, he won’t appear in the plaza like everyone else, but he’ll dock up at your ‘secret beach’ at the top of your island.
The very first time Redd arrives he’ll actually pop over to your Plaza. You’ll know that he’s arrived as Isabelle will mention a ‘suspicious character’, and you’ll see Redd’s logo at the top of your map at your secret beach.
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He’ll then appear on your plaza if you wander down there. After that, you’ll be able to visit him on his ship and buy an assortment of art items.
How to get the Animal Crossing: New Horizons art gallery
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When Redd first appears on your island, head over to meet him at the plaza and he’ll offer you a painting. I had the ‘common painting’ and initially he asks for a lot of money to part with it. Say no, and he’ll offer it to you for a fraction of that price.
Buy it, and then take your newly purchased piece of art over to Blathers at the Animal Crossing: New Horizons museum. There will appear a new dialogue prompt that reads ‘I found a piece of art!’. Choose that, and you’ll get the option to donate your artwork to the museum. Thankfully, this one isn’t a forgery.
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This will prompt Blathers to apply for a museum expansion permit, and you’ll get the art gallery wing added the next calendar day.
How to spot an Animal Crossing: New Horizons art forgery
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When Redd’s boat does open for business, you’ll be able to peruse his shop and buy works of art including paintings and statues. However, not all of them are real. Spotting the forgeries are basically like mini-games in themselves, as they basically play out like spot the difference quests. You’ll have to look up the real work of art in most cases so you can check if the Animal Crossing version is legit.
For example, items of clothing may be a different colour to the original, have alternate hairstyles, added tongues or additional details. It’s a complicated process that requires careful studying of the real-life source material.
Complete list of Animal Crossing: New Horizons art
Thanks to Reddit users Accadia, we have what we think is the full list of art Redd has for sale, and over on Reddit they have linked out images for side-by-side comparisons too.
Thankfully there are some that have no fake version and are safe to buy from the off, which are all marked below.
LONDON (AP) — With a few daubs of a paintbrush, the Brontë sisters have got their dots back.
More than eight decades after it was installed, a memorial to the three 19th-century sibling novelists in London’s Westminster Abbey was amended Thursday to restore the diaereses – the two dots over the e in their surname.
The dots — which indicate that the name is pronounced “brontay” rather than “bront” — were omitted when the stone tablet commemorating Charlotte, Emily and Anne was erected in the abbey’s Poets’ Corner in October 1939, just after the outbreak of World War II.
They were restored after Brontë historian Sharon Wright, editor of the Brontë Society Gazette, raised the issue with Dean of Westminster David Hoyle. The abbey asked its stonemason to tap in the dots and its conservator to paint them.
“There’s no paper record for anyone complaining about this or mentioning this, so I just wanted to put it right, really,” Wright said. “These three Yorkshire women deserve their place here, but they also deserve to have their name spelled correctly.”
It’s believed the writers’ Irish father Patrick changed the spelling of his surname from Brunty or Prunty when he went to university in England.
Raised on the wild Yorkshire moors, all three sisters died before they were 40, leaving enduring novels including Charlotte’s “Jane Eyre,” Emily’s “Wuthering Heights” and Anne’s “The Tenant of Wildfell Hall.”
Rebecca Yorke, director of the Brontë Society, welcomed the restoration.
“As the Brontës and their work are loved and respected all over the world, it’s entirely appropriate that their name is spelled correctly on their memorial,” she said.
In a case that has sent shockwaves through the Vancouver Island art community, a local art dealer has been charged with one count of fraud over $5,000. Calvin Lucyshyn, the former operator of the now-closed Winchester Galleries in Oak Bay, faces the charge after police seized hundreds of artworks, valued in the tens of millions of dollars, from various storage sites in the Greater Victoria area.
Alleged Fraud Scheme
Police allege that Lucyshyn had been taking valuable art from members of the public under the guise of appraising or consigning the pieces for sale, only to cut off all communication with the owners. This investigation began in April 2022, when police received a complaint from an individual who had provided four paintings to Lucyshyn, including three works by renowned British Columbia artist Emily Carr, and had not received any updates on their sale.
Further investigation by the Saanich Police Department revealed that this was not an isolated incident. Detectives found other alleged victims who had similar experiences with Winchester Galleries, leading police to execute search warrants at three separate storage locations across Greater Victoria.
Massive Seizure of Artworks
In what has become one of the largest art fraud investigations in recent Canadian history, authorities seized approximately 1,100 pieces of art, including more than 600 pieces from a storage site in Saanich, over 300 in Langford, and more than 100 in Oak Bay. Some of the more valuable pieces, according to police, were estimated to be worth $85,000 each.
Lucyshyn was arrested on April 21, 2022, but was later released from custody. In May 2024, a fraud charge was formally laid against him.
Artwork Returned, but Some Remain Unclaimed
In a statement released on Monday, the Saanich Police Department confirmed that 1,050 of the seized artworks have been returned to their rightful owners. However, several pieces remain unclaimed, and police continue their efforts to track down the owners of these works.
Court Proceedings Ongoing
The criminal charge against Lucyshyn has not yet been tested in court, and he has publicly stated his intention to defend himself against any pending allegations. His next court appearance is scheduled for September 10, 2024.
Impact on the Local Art Community
The news of Lucyshyn’s alleged fraud has deeply affected Vancouver Island’s art community, particularly collectors, galleries, and artists who may have been impacted by the gallery’s operations. With high-value pieces from artists like Emily Carr involved, the case underscores the vulnerabilities that can exist in art transactions.
For many art collectors, the investigation has raised concerns about the potential for fraud in the art world, particularly when it comes to dealing with private galleries and dealers. The seizure of such a vast collection of artworks has also led to questions about the management and oversight of valuable art pieces, as well as the importance of transparency and trust in the industry.
As the case continues to unfold in court, it will likely serve as a cautionary tale for collectors and galleries alike, highlighting the need for due diligence in the sale and appraisal of high-value artworks.
While much of the seized artwork has been returned, the full scale of the alleged fraud is still being unraveled. Lucyshyn’s upcoming court appearances will be closely watched, not only by the legal community but also by the wider art world, as it navigates the fallout from one of Canada’s most significant art fraud cases in recent memory.
Art collectors and individuals who believe they may have been affected by this case are encouraged to contact the Saanich Police Department to inquire about any unclaimed pieces. Additionally, the case serves as a reminder for anyone involved in high-value art transactions to work with reputable dealers and to keep thorough documentation of all transactions.
As with any investment, whether in art or other ventures, it is crucial to be cautious and informed. Art fraud can devastate personal collections and finances, but by taking steps to verify authenticity, provenance, and the reputation of dealers, collectors can help safeguard their valuable pieces.
