In Art We Trust

Anything art: paintings, photography, architecture, art news, art history, sculpture from cave to contemporary

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Talleres de artistas famosos Famous artists’ studios

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Heroes who live forever.

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Georgia O'Keeffe Sets New Auction Record for Women Artists

"Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1" quadrupled the previous record

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Art Experts Take to Twitter for Ask a Curator Day on Wednesday, September 17|The Getty Iris

The Iris is the Getty's online magazine. Launched in April 2010, it is written by the staff, volunteers, scholars, interns, and others at the Getty's two Los Angeles campuses—the Getty Center in Los Angeles and the Getty Villa in Malibu—and around the world.

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Starting Tonight, You Can Roam the Tate Museum After Hours, Via Robot

Spend a virtual night at the museum with robots

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July 15, 1606: Dutch Artist Rembrandt Born

On this day in 1606, famous Dutch painter and etcher Rembrandt van Rijn was born.  Considered one of the greatest painters and printmakers in European art history, Rembrandt was best known for his portraits, self-portraits and illustrations of scenes from the Bible, history and mythology. His more than 600 paintings are often noted for his innovative use of shadow and light.

Explore the defining qualities of an authentic Rembrandt with “Rembrandt in America.”

Photo: Rembrandt Self-Portrait, 1659. Wikimedia Commons

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Is this new Mona Lisa an ingenious forgery – or an unfinished da Vinci masterpiece? You be the judge.

The Mona Lisa Mystery airs Wednesday (7/9) at 10/9c on pbssecretsofthedead on PBS (check local listings).

Watch a preview.

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15 International Summer Art Exhibitions You Should Definitely See

This Saturday marks the first official day of summer, and whether you’ve been hiding under air conditioned shelter for months or are still praying for a day you can bust out the denim shorts, one thing is for certain: Summer art exhibitions have arri…

Magical Realism and Modern Oaxaca: Remembering Gabriel García Márquez (1927–2014) is currently on view and is named one of the top 15 international summer art exhibitions you should see!

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Happy World Cup Day!

Who are you rooting for this World Cup?

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Tests confirm painting is Rembrandt self-portrait

Scientific tests have confirmed that a painting donated to Britain’s National Trust by a wealthy supporter is a Rembrandt self-portrait worth tens of millions of pounds, the heritage body said Tuesday.

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Vincent Van Gogh's severed ear has been revived -- with the help of some Van Gogh genetic material. Continue reading →

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Officially now an historian :)

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I love California

But gosh dang it do I loathe earthquakes

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Opening Ceremony x René Magritte.

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Join us today for our free Fridamania festival beginning at 11:00am!

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If you're in the L.A. area you DO NOT want to miss this

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Oh my gosh...yesss.

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It's the Oscars!

Who will you be rooting for?

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Man Ray & Lee Miller