Comedian Coco Makes Art History a Cheeky Romp
#ArtHistory #ComedyToursComedian Max Norman's alter ego Coco, a self-described "time-traveling tart," leads cheeky, interactive art history tours through galleries in London and Scotland, making Old Masters hilarious and human for visitors who once found museums boring. read more
#ArtHistory #Michelangelo
A marble bust of Christ in a Roman basilica has been re-attributed to Michelangelo after 200 years. An independent researcher's decade of archival work, not stylistic analysis, led to the discovery, challenging narratives about the artist's late-life practices. read more
French Mayor Loses Battle Over Van Gogh "Tree Roots" Land
#VanGogh #ArtHistoryA French mayor loses a legal battle to claim the tree roots from Vincent Van Gogh's last painting in a village garden in Auvers-sur-Oise. The owners, a couple, can now welcome visitors to the site. read more