Red Porphyry: Symbol of Imperial Power
Red porphyry is a rare dense stone from a remote quarry in the Egyptian desert. It bears a striking red and purple hue that commanded great interest...
Maya M. Tola 12 October 2023
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Masterpiece Story: The First Cloud by Sir William Orchardson
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Rubens and Women at Dulwich Picture Gallery: Flesh and Spirit
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Catriona Miller 2 October 2023
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The Medici family was definitely one of the richest dynasties in Renaissance Italy and perhaps they were the most influential patrons of the arts in...
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Portraits by Lynette Yiadom-Boakye: They Are Black Because I’m Not White
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Best Contemporary Art Podcasts
Contemporary art podcasts usually discuss recently opened exhibitions, and burning topics in the art world, and document what is currently going on...
Roma Piotrowska 30 September 2023
Art for All: Interview with Podcast Host Jo McLaughlin
In 2021, I sat down with the podcast host of Jo’s Art History, Jo McLaughlin, to discuss the future of the art world, her job as an artist liaison...
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Beyond the Biennale – Top Five Art Museums to Visit in Venice
Venice, with its long history, is an open museum that will leave none unsatisfied. La Serenissima is a dream destination for every art lover. Apart...
Anastasia Manioudaki 27 September 2023
