Want an instant five million bucks? Just find some stolen art.
Have you ever imagined what you would do with five million dollars? I’d probably build this pool. Or buy plane tickets to wherever this is. But enough … Continued
Author Archives: Amy
Behind the Brush: Isabella Stewart Gardner, Patron
Back in the good old days, artists couldn’t just start Kickstarter campaigns or make public social media outcries for monetary support. So how did they survive day to day? The answer was patronage, and for today’s Artist Spotlight, we’ll take … Continued
Quiz: What Famous Artist Are You?
It’s time. You’ve been waiting your whole life for this very moment. It’s time to find out which famous artist matches your personality. I know, I know, it may be a little scary to find out. You may be asking, … Continued
Literally Cool Art Projects for Summer
I don’t know about you, but where I’m writing from (Santa Barbara), it is hot. If I’m not at the beach, I’m sitting inside by the fan and AC, trying to keep cool. I’m sure you’re feeling the same way … Continued
Flesh, Fakers, and Fountains, Oh My: Scandals in Art (Pt. 3)
Think art history is mundane? Think again. These scandals rocked the art world and created widespread controversy that still causes contention today. The last installment of a three-part series on major art scandals. Check out Part 1 here, and Part 2 here. Battle Three: Marcel Duchamp v. … Continued
Behind every great man: 4 things to know about Jo Hopper
This week in Artist Spotlight, we take a look not at an artist’s lesser-known work, but at a lesser-known artist herself that you should really get to know. Have you seen this woman before? You may not realize it, but … Continued
Flesh, Fakers, and Fountains, Oh My: Scandals in Art (Pt. 2)
Think art history is mundane? Think again. These scandals rocked the art world and created widespread controversy that still causes contention today. The second of a three-part series of three major art scandals. Check out Part 1 here, and come back here next Thursday to read … Continued
Game time: What’s That Art Museum?
So again, my love of movies is creeping into these posts and causing a bias, but you can deal with it because today we’re playing a game, folks! Yes, you heard me right, it’s time to play: Believe it or not, … Continued
Flesh, Fakers, and Fountains, Oh My: Scandals in Art (Pt. 1)
Think art history is mundane? Think again. These scandals rocked the art world and created widespread controversy that still causes contention today. The first of a weekly series of three major art scandals. Be back here on Thursday to read part 2! … Continued
Degas: the Original Awkward Family Portrait
Have you heard of Awkward Family Photos? What began as a small online blog collecting – you guessed it – awkward family photos went viral almost immediately, and the proud owners of the site have now branched out into coffee table … Continued