Did alcohol withdrawal really cause Van Gogh’s mental crises?
Vincent van Gogh’s Café Table with Absinthe (1887)
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As Trump baselessly cries voter fraud, one artist surveys the rise of conspiracy theories in US politics
Still from Media Warfare.
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The promulgation of conspiracy theories has reached ..
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Somerset House to dig into its colonial past
Somerset House, London
© Robert Bye
Officials at Somerset House in central London want to rewrite ..
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Three online shows to see this weekend
David Wojarowicz Fuck you Faggot Fucker
Courtesy the estate of David Wojnarowicz and PPOW Gallery
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A breath of fresh air: The Clark Institute opens its first outdoor exhibition
After several years of development and a months-long postponement due to the coronavirus pandemic, t..
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Letting it all burn: David Wojnarowicz documentary presents the artist through his words and works
Self-portrait by David Wojnarowicz
© Estate of David Wojnarowicz. Courtesy of the Estate and P.P.O.W..
Francis Bacon’s legacy continued by new unconventional publishing company
Francis Bacon in his studio
© Prudence Cumming
Cheerio! was Francis Bacon’s favourite drinking toas..
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Photographer Julien Boudet Is Bringing Back the Best of Vintage Lacoste
Street style photographer Julien Boudet has unbelievable swag. Or maybe it is allure. Whatever it is, it is hard not to be enamored with the Parisian. Part of Boudet’s draw is his sense of style, which is anchored in an artful mélange of vintage sportswear. Fellow photographers have taken note and captured Boudet at Fashion Week […]
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Researchers Find DNA, Bacteria on Leonardo da Vinci’s Drawings
New research has identified fungi, bacteria, and human DNA on some of Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous drawings, including Autoritratto and Uomo della Bitta. According to a report by the Spanish newspaper El País, it’s possible that some of the particles have been on the artworks since their creation in the Renaissance. A team of historians, microbiologists, art restorers, and others have […]
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Fatos Üstek Out at Liverpool Biennial Amid Organizational Turmoil
Usually the departure of an internationally renowned director from a major international art festival is big news. But when Fatos Üstek left the Liverpool Biennial in October, there was no public announcement. The reasons behind the departure, which has led to the departure of board members, suggest internal strife at the 22-year-old organization prompted by the pandemic. […]
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