AMSTERDAM.- Was Vincent van Gogh first and foremost an impulsive genius? How well have Van Gogh’s colours withstood the ravages of time? And did Van Gogh make a painting of his brother Theo after all? To start with the case of ‘Vincent/Theo&#…
Filthy New Exhibition at the Wellcome Collection in London Explores Importance of Dirt
LONDON (AP).- Dirt has a bad image. Muck, we think: yuck. But getting your hands dirty can also be irresistible, as every child knows. A major new museum exhibition in London asks visitors to think again about the filthy and the fetid, exploring the r…
Filthy New Exhibition at the Wellcome Collection in London Explores Importance of Dirt
LONDON (AP).- Dirt has a bad image. Muck, we think: yuck. But getting your hands dirty can also be irresistible, as every child knows. A major new museum exhibition in London asks visitors to think again about the filthy and the fetid, exploring the r…
School of the Museum of Fine Arts Announces 16th Annual Medal Award Recipient
BOSTON, MA.- On May 23, 2011, the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (SMFA), will honor Susan W. Paine with the SMFA Medal Award, which is presented annually to individuals who have made a significant and lasting impact on the art world. Susan,…
Old Photos found in an Old Diary Reveal Tale of Japan and Jews of World War II
TOKYO (AP).- The young man’s monochrome portrait is at least 70 years old, the whites all faded to yellow, but it is still clear he had style. His hair is slicked down, eye arched, suit perfect with matching tie and handkerchief. He also had the good …