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Dido and Elizabeth via Wikipedia

Rosella Parra

Portrait of Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Eliz...

The Portrait of Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray depicts female friendship and showcases the bond between two aristocratic, interracial women.

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Emma Livingston

Do ‘Evil’ Art Collectors Curate Better Art?

Do controversial, 'evil' art collectors curate better art? A viral TikTok raises this question, sparking debate on ethics, aesthetics, and wealth.

Tiffany lamps via Christie's

Lily Frye

Tiffany Studios and Its “Million Dollar” Lamps

Louis C. Tiffany founded Tiffany Studios, famous for its stained glass lamps, crafted largely by women. Despite imitators, authentic lamps remain timeless.

Artwork by Kristian Hammerstad via The New York Times

Madelyn Kenney

Art and True Crime: A Commentary/Discussion of ...

This article delves into the complex ties between artists and crime, challenging simplistic views by highlighting overlooked histories and mental struggles.

Remedios Varo,  Self-portrait with Unicorn, private collection, via Daily Art Magazine

Rosella Parra

Self-Portraits by Women

The Albuquerque Museum exhibit featured self-portraits by women, depicting real women in everyday life, contrasting with male gaze art.

Venus figurines; Natural History Museum Vienna

Jesslyn Low

Are They Really Venus?

Ancient female figurines from the Upper Paleolithic period have historically been given the name Venus—but this interpretation is outdated and unfounded.

Brigid Berlin, Our Guests, 1968-72 via AnOther Magazine

Taylor Hunt

The Art of Scrapbooking

Scrapbooking, the beloved craft devoted to preserving memories, has evolved into a dynamic art form; many artists incorporate scrapbooking into their work.

Giovanni di Paolo, The Creation of the World and the Expulsion from Paradise, 1445 courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art via Artsy

Lily Frye

The Fig Leaf Campaign: The Genesis of Art Censo...

Art censorship began in the 16th century, driven by the Catholic Church’s reaction to the Protestant Reformation, targeting nudity in art.

Swimming pool at Coronado Club, Sandia Corporation, 1951, courtesy of the Albuquerque Museum via the Albuquerque Journal

Rosella Parra

“Nuclear Communities of the Southwest” Exhibit

The "Nuclear Communities of the Southwest" exhibit at Albuquerque Museum highlights the impact of nuclear testing on Southwest communities through artwork.

Caravaggio, The Beheading of Saint John, 1608 via Sotheby's

Lily Frye

The Problematic Life of Caravaggio

Caravaggio, a Baroque master known for his artistic brilliance, led a turbulent life marked by violence, crime, and complex relationships.