Inventing Anna: Netflix series based on real art world scam

The Netflix series 'Inventing Anna' dramatizes the real-life story of Anna Sorokin, who posed as a wealthy German heiress named Anna Delvey to infiltrate New York's high society and contemporary art scene. Portrayed by Julia Garner, Sorokin attended exclusive parties and dinners, and nearly secured a multimillion-dollar loan from a major international bank to establish her own contemporary art foundation. She even attempted to purchase the building later occupied by Fotografiska in New York. The series, released in 2022, consists of nine episodes. It exposes the vulnerabilities and relational dynamics of the contemporary art world, offering sharp commentary on the sector's weaknesses. Sorokin's story is framed as a performance art piece or a twisted version of the American Dream, where a young foreign woman stops at nothing to achieve status. The series keeps viewers on edge while providing insider critiques of the art industry.