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7 days ago
5 min

From Plain Tubes to Plein Air

Visit Paris in Chicago! Home to largest collection of Monet's paintings outside of Paris. Plein air Impressionism has innovation to thank.

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Enter a Time Capsule and Fasten Your Seatbelt!

Ildiko

Nov 4
4 min

Enter a Time Capsule and Fasten Your Seatbelt!

Certainly one cannot help but be enamored by HISTORY. If you could blast yourself to the past, WHERE would you want to land, WHEN and WHY?

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Ildiko

Oct 14
5 min

Yes. #ArtemisiaToo!!

Get familiar with this illustrious Baroque artist whose story remains not only RELEVANT but sure to resonate with millions of women TODAY.

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Ildiko

Sep 2
5 min

Purple Reign ... but why purple??

Emperors and Royals "reigned" PURPLE across their empires showering the citizens with a vibrant display of their obscene wealth and power.

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Michelangelo and his 3 Pietàs, or are they??

Ildiko

Aug 19
7 min

Michelangelo and his 3 Pietàs, or are they??

Mother and son ... the Pietàs were Michelangelo's lifelong projects, among "just a few 😉" other works. Are you familiar with all 3 of them?

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Ildiko

Jul 29
7 min

The Hagia Sophia, a cultural landmark!

The Hagia Sophia is a UNESCO cultural landmark. Its rich and storied history makes it a monument that is treasured and coveted by all.

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Ildiko

Jul 15
5 min

Why Warhol Pops! 🤩💥

The art genre that POPPED up in post-war Britain and America. A time when banal everyday objects became fresh and popular. A time of Warhol!

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Ildiko

Jul 1
6 min

Ancient Roman Realities Revealed!

The splendor and glory of Ancient Rome is impressive. But let's go behind the façade of marble and explore the GRITTIER REALITIES of Rome.

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Yinka Shonibare ad"dresses" Exploitation!

Ildiko

Jun 17
6 min

Yinka Shonibare ad"dresses" Exploitation!

This featured artist serves as a peaceful, but powerful, voice for the disenfranchised through his talent with textiles.

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Ildiko

Jun 3
7 min

Viva Italiano! 🇮🇹

The Italian way of life is surely one to emulate! Quality, chic, relaxing, full, beautiful and delicious. Count me in, I'm game! You??

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Ildiko

May 20
3 min

This Glass will Blow you away!

Nobody blows like Chihuly ... GLASS, that is! 🤦‍♀️ Put this master artist on YOUR radar screen.

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Ildiko

May 6
6 min

Banksy takes it to the Bank!

If the anonymous street artist, Banksy, has ever piqued your interest, then this article is for YOU!

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Opera ... NO Top hat or Carriage needed!

Ildiko

Apr 26
4 min

Opera ... NO Top hat or Carriage needed!

Explore the beauty of opera at YOUR pace and leisure, from the comfort of your home!

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El Greco: the man, the myth, “the Greek”

Ildiko

Apr 24
4 min

El Greco: the man, the myth, “the Greek”

A Renaissance era transformer whose unique artistic style is not to be missed! Currently on exhibition at the Chicago Art Institute.

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