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Hans Memling: Art And Wealth In The 1400s

On February 9, 2022 by Tim Newman

Art and money rarely go hand in hand. Although, of course, individual artists can make a living and, in rare cases, make a significant income, it is not the norm. Hans Memling, born...

People of Color in European Art History

On October 31, 2018 by Tim Newman

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I’ve recently been reading a series of articles on race, racism, and the Middle Ages. They’re a fascinating read, and I recommend taking a look. The articles were written in response to the...

PHOTOS: North Korean Interiors

On January 16, 2016 by Tim Newman

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I found a Tumblr the other day that posts photos of the interiors of North Korean buildings. These Soviet-inspired oddities are a work of silky softness in one of the least silky and soft countries on...

Sun Ra Was One Cosmic Brother

On October 24, 2015 by Louis Falasha

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Sun Ra was a Jazz band composer/bandleader from Alabama who claimed to be of the ‘Angel Race’ from Saturn. I’ve been hooked on this album of his for a few months: ...

Exquisite Miniature Interiors Carved Into Marble And Stone

On July 18, 2015 by Tim Newman

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The following works of art come to us courtesy of Matthew Simmonds. British born, Simmonds studied art history and became an illustrator. Later he began working on restoring ancient buildings like Westminster Abbey...

Ivan Shishkin’s Forests: Photorealism Before Photorealism

On March 19, 2015 by Tim Newman

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Ivan Ivanovich Shishkin (Ива́н Ива́нович Ши́шкин; 25 January 1832 – 20 March 1898) is another artistic gem who has remained partially hidden from Western eyes due to his birthplace outside of the EU. He...

Sleetwealth: Another Wonderfully Macabre Artist

On December 31, 2014 by Tim Newman

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Nita Collins, or Sleetwealth to her Deviant Art watchers, makes art that’s as unsettling and macabre as it comes. Disturbed and distressed dolls, autopsies, blood, wax and tears. Very ghostly, a little bit...

Ku-On: Sci-Fi Manga From Jakarta

On November 8, 2014 by Tim Newman

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Ku-On, real name Mike Ariesta, revels in sci-fi and manga based creativity. I found him whilst digging around on Deviant Art. It’s pretty awesome stuff. Ku-On lives in Jakarta, Indonesia, and that’s about all...

Nitt Witt Ridge: A Poor Man’s Castle

On September 6, 2014 by Tim Newman

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Here’s a fine example of human ingenuity. If you give someone enough time and resources they’ll come up with something impressive. Nitt Witt Ridge is the name given to a ramshackle piece of...

The Paintings of Emperor Huizong of Song

On August 12, 2014 by Tim Newman

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Emperor Huizong was the 8th emperor of the Song Dynasty and was a dab hand with a paintbrush. Born in 1082 Huizong was the 11th son of Emperor Shenzong and reigned from 1100-1126....

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