Archive for March 2020
The Google Doodle, then and now
When you head out on vacation, one of the most exciting things is setting your out of office reply. That simple note that lets everyone know you’re probably having a […]
Sotheby’s nears $1 billion in private sales during 2019
For the second year running, Sotheby’s has hovered around the $1 billion mark in private sales. While the auction house isn’t a stranger to making billions, it’s usually for their […]
Painting by Artemisia Gentileschi won’t make National Gallery show, but you can still see it
A forthcoming exhibition of works by Artemisia Gentileschi will further solidify her place among the (male) greats in the art historical cannon. The well-known and loved 17th century baroque artist […]
Rare two-sided painting by Aubrey Beardsley on display in Tate Britain exhibition
Aubrey Beardsley is best-known for his black and white, often erotic, illustrations that shocked the masses in the late 1800s. An upcoming exhibition of his works will include his only […]
A Lesson on the Camera Obscura
Purpose of this lesson: The camera obscura is an integral part to understanding how modern day photography developed and how some artists worked. However, it’s a pretty confusing concept if […]
National Theatre School’s Nell Gwynn
Every year, the National Theatre School in Montreal fosters exceptional acting talents and sends them out into the world of their craft. Not only does this afford the students their […]
