Author: A Scholarly Skater
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The Sleeve Should Be Illegal – A Unique New Book from the Frick
The Sleeve Should Be Illegal is a book of essays responding to works in the Frick’s collection. I received an early copy and really enjoyed it.
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Artemisia: Viewing Her Exhibition Online
I recently enjoyed a half-hour video tour of the National Gallery’s Artemisia exhibition, narrated by curator Letizia Treves.
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A Universe of Art at TEFAF Online
This is my experience viewing TEFAF Online. This art fair has a little bit of everything, plus the unique twist of only showing one object per gallery.
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The Past: Thomas Cole’s imaginary tournament
Thomas Cole’s The Past (1838) is a cheerful depiction of a medieval tournament. Here are my many thoughts on this delightful painting.
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My Review of the American Art Fair Online
Here are my opinions about the virtual American Art Fair, including artworks that caught my eye and how the virtual experience compares to a live one.
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The Fascinating Story of Belle da Costa Greene
If you’re interested in notable bibliophiles, awesome women, or African-American history, I recommend Heidi Ardizzone’s biography of Belle da Costa Greene.
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A New Graphic Novel Introduces Edmonia Lewis
As a big fan of 19th-century sculptor Edmonia Lewis, I was excited to find out that she’s now the subject of a new graphic novel, Seen: Edmonia Lewis.
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The Churches of Netflix’s Warrior Nun, Season One
Learn about the beautiful Spanish churches used in the filming of the Netflix series Warrior Nun, season one.
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Michelangelo Comes to Life in Irving Stone’s The Agony and the Ecstasy
The Agony and the Ecstasy is a 1961 biographical novel about Michelangelo. Here’s why I’m glad that people kept pushing me to read this book.
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Art in TV and Film: Turner’s Reichenbach Falls
Turner’s watercolor The Great Falls of the Reichenbach appeared in a 2012 episode of the BBC series Sherlock. Learn why this choice was so very fitting.
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Alexander von Humboldt and the United States – A Video Tour and an Interview
After a video tour of the Alexander von Humboldt exhibition at SAAM, I spoke to curator Dr. Eleanor Harvey Jones about Humboldt’s impact on American art.
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Edith Standen – American Monuments Woman
Edith Standen was a British-American art historian and monuments officer during WW2. She later worked for the Met, where she became a textiles expert.
