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Fine Art Meets Big Business at Sotheby’s

Sep 12, 2014 | Articles

It should come as no surprise that accessing fine art often comes at a price, and a pretty steep one we might add. There are very few museums that offer free admission on a regular basis, and paying for art, particularly rare pieces, can quite literally cost...

More Female Artists are Added to Wikipedia in Massive Edit-a-thon

Mar 7, 2014 | Articles, News & Trending

There has long been a gender disparity in the world of art. The fine arts have a longstanding history of excluding women from cultural conversations, from education, and the opportunity to hone their artistic abilities. Today, female painters from the Renaissance,...

‘Mona Lisa’ Model Could Soon Be Identified

Feb 19, 2014 | Articles, News & Trending

Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” has long been revered as one of the art world’s most prolific masterpieces. Such a deceptively simple portrait has captivated cultures for centuries, and still draws millions to the Louvre in Paris where it resides each year. The...

Tattoos: Anarchy or Artistry?

May 29, 2013 | Articles

Tattoos have been a part of human society for thousands of years. The designs can simply be ornamental or incorporate complex symbolism. They can be elaborate or simple, and can represent anything from religion to punishment to status. A loved one can even be...

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