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The Woman who Won Paris (and Lost)
The Woman who Won Paris (and Lost)
Elisabeth Vigée-Le Brun won the hearts of France’s aristocracy, including Marie Antoinette. But it was their heads she should have been…
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Aug 2
When Art was an Olympic “Sport”
When Art was an Olympic “Sport”
For nearly half a century, the modern Games included artistic competitions. What happened?
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Jul 31
The Olympics in Art
The Olympics in Art
Great artworks of Olympic sports—and a few things that should be
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Jul 22
Tooth, Claw, Fire, Rain
Tooth, Claw, Fire, Rain
A beginner’s guide to dragons
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Mar 28
The Gift of Gordon Parks
The Gift of Gordon Parks
The great American photographer shed an artful light on injustice. His grand-niece is using his legacy to inspire.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Jan 2
Native American Art is American Art
Native American Art is American Art
But it has almost never been shown this way. That’s starting to change.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Jan 2
The Future of Indigenous Photography
The Future of Indigenous Photography
Jaida Grey Eagle, photographer and curator, reflects on the power of taking imagery into one’s own hands
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Dec 5, 2023
The Beauty of Chaos
The Beauty of Chaos
Renowned Japanese artist Ken Matsubara reflects on his Buddhist masterwork and knowing when to let go
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Oct 4, 2023
Into the Light
Into the Light
Rediscovering a collection of Latin American art, long hidden from view
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Sep 20, 2023
The High Drama of Baroque Art
The High Drama of Baroque Art
A wall of epic paintings from the Barberini palace evokes power, prestige, and spiritual anguish
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Sep 1, 2023
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