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Cabinet of Curiosities: A New Book Opens Centuries-Old Collections of Fossils, Sculptures, and Other Oddities
by Aurelia Butler 22 June 2020, 13:03
All images © Taschen, shared with permission In a span of more than 350 pages, Italian photographer Massimo Listri captures some of the most wondrous and bizarre collections gathered throughout history. Cabinet of Curiosities, a new XXL edition from Taschen, is comprised of countless artifacts from the Renaissance to modern-day. Including massive fossils, excavated coral […] More
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Prominent Figures of the Harlem Renaissance Featured on New USPS Stamps
by Aurelia Butler 3 June 2020, 17:50
All images © USPS For those who aren’t keen on emblazoning their rent checks or letters with an American flag, the United States Postal Service recently released a stamp collection dedicated to one of the most influential periods in the nation’s history. The new set features pastel renderings of four prominent figures of the […] More
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Archaeologists Excavate a Stunning Roman Mosaic That’s Untarnished From an Italian Vineyard
by Aurelia Butler 29 May 2020, 15:56
Images via Myko Clelland Archaeologists made an extraordinary discovery this week when they uncovered a pristine mosaic that’s been hidden underneath feet of soil since the 3rd century. Situated in a private vineyard in the town of Negrar di Valpolicella, the tile flooring is believed to be part of an ancient Domus, the style […] More
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A New Hilma af Klint Documentary Explores the Abstract Artist’s Historical Legacy
by Aurelia Butler 15 April 2020, 14:26
All images courtesy of Kino Lorber An effort to rewrite art historical timelines predominately shaped around men, a new documentary spotlights inventive Swedish artist Hilma af Klint (1862–1944). Beyond the Visible: Hilma af Klint considers her colorful, abstract artworks that predate those of widely recognized male artists, like Vasily Kandinsky, Kazimir Malevich, Piet Mondrian, Paul Klee, […] More
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Artist Ruth Asawa’s Mesh Wire Sculptures Adorn New Stamps from USPS
by Aurelia Butler 7 April 2020, 16:10
All images © United States Postal Service Soon you’ll be able to mail a letter to a friend—or realistically, pay a bill—with a hint of art history. The United States Postal Service announced this week that it’ll be releasing 10 stamps inspired by renowned sculptor Ruth Asawa. The neutral-toned collection contains mostly her bulbous […] More
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Build Your Own Kinetic Engines With These Mechanical Kits by Morris Models
by Aurelia Butler 3 April 2020, 21:09
For those inclined to tinker, Morris Models offers DIY kits that save an unused blender or noisy washing machine from relentless disassembly. Part historical prototype and part kinetic sculpture, Morris Models’s six laser-cut engines range in complexity and difficulty. For example, the Single Cylinder is a 50-piece, two-hour build that’s comparable to a lawnmower […] More
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Art Museums and Cultural Institutions Around the Globe are Sending Each Other Virtual Bouquets and Botanicals
by Aurelia Butler 31 March 2020, 15:48
“To: @LACMA, @MOCAlosangeles, @hammer_museum, @gettymuseum. We hope this bright splash of color, courtesy of @JeffKoons, brightens your day 💐 #MuseumBouquet Love, All the staff at The Broad“ Social media was teeming last week with floral offerings from cultural institutions around the globe. Since many are closed due to COVID-19, museums like the Guggenheim, MCA […] More
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Human Figures Removed from Classic Paintings by Artist José Manuel Ballester
by Aurelia Butler 23 March 2020, 19:24
Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” (1498) Despite being a couple of years old, José Manuel Ballester’s artworks feel eerily familiar in the time of COVID-19. The Spanish artist recreates classic paintings like Goya’s “The Third of May 1808,” Vermeer’s “The Allegory of Painting,” and Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus,” except he leaves out […] More

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Cabinet of Curiosities: A New Book Opens Centuries-Old Collections of Fossils, Sculptures, and Other Oddities

Prominent Figures of the Harlem Renaissance Featured on New USPS Stamps

Archaeologists Excavate a Stunning Roman Mosaic That’s Untarnished From an Italian Vineyard

A New Hilma af Klint Documentary Explores the Abstract Artist’s Historical Legacy

Artist Ruth Asawa’s Mesh Wire Sculptures Adorn New Stamps from USPS

Build Your Own Kinetic Engines With These Mechanical Kits by Morris Models

Art Museums and Cultural Institutions Around the Globe are Sending Each Other Virtual Bouquets and Botanicals

Human Figures Removed from Classic Paintings by Artist José Manuel Ballester

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