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On Art History in Times of War
How Islamic art history has been constrained by colonialism, war, and Western epistemologies; and how it calls for a fundamental rethinking of the field.
Colossal17h
Mario Moore’s Oil Paintings Bridge Past and Present to Spotlight Black Resilience and Style
Mario Moore's bold portraits explore the nature of veneration, self-determination, and the continuum of history.
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A 19th-Century Condom With a Bawdy Print Makes Its Museum Debut
The Rijksmuseum is presenting a rare 19th-century condom featuring a raunchy print in its new show "Safe Sex?" ...
Rare 19th-century condom with erotic etching goes on display at Dutch museum
A rare 19th-century condom decorated with an erotic etching featuring a nun and three clergymen is going on display at a ...
Asian painters were ‘othered’ in Paris a century ago. Now, the art world is taking note
Faced with marginalization and disinterest, Asian artists living in 1920s and 1930s Paris are now the subject of a major new ...
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Known to Theodor Herzl after all: The late 19th-century American and British bids to establish a Jewish state in Palestine
William Blackstone - From the archives of Prof. Paul Rood: used with permission ...
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Who Was Hiroshige, the Artist Behind Japan’s Most Iconic Prints?
A new exhibition dedicated to Hiroshige at the British Museum introduces visitors to the full depth and complexity of his ...
The Art Newspaper13d
Dexter Dalwood: ‘If we want art history to change, we need to include artists in creating shows’
The Bristol-born artist has been back in the UK to co-curate a show at the National Gallery dedicated to José María Velasco, ...
literaryreview16d
Germany & 19th Century & Europe
Convinced of her own brilliance, Gertrude Stein wished to be ‘as popular as Gilbert and Sullivan’ and laboured tirelessly to ensure that her celebrity would outlive her. @sophieolive examines the real ...
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19th century shipwreck discovered off Australian coast highlights once common maritime ‘side hustle’
The wreck captures a tragic moment in maritime history during the 19th century Australian gold rushes ... agents in China would often pay for European merchant vessels to transport the migrants ...
Popular Science20d
8-year-old kid with a metal detector stumbles upon a 19th century shipwreck
They are also reportedly reviewing 19th-century insurance requirements for ships, which could provide clues about the vessel’s identity and when it sank. Those documents outline specifications ...
Hartford Business20d
One-story, 19th-century industrial property sells for $1.68M in Milford
A one-story industrial building in Milford, at 674 Naugatuck Ave., that was built in the late 19th century has sold for $1.68 million, according to the city’s property records. Milford residents ...