Jack-Banditos, Me, Pen, 2021.
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We're delighted to welcome a painting by Artemisia Gentileschi into Getty's collection. The depiction of historical subjects was almost unprecedented for a woman artist in her day. Learn more and watch a video of Gentileschi's "Lucretia." https://t.co/ShUdlxoMBT
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Spectacular aerial photos by Thrainn Kolbeinsson capture the dramatic scenes unfolding as Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall volcano erupts https://t.co/jNcITD6s3u https://t.co/MXdqEVuM5U
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Gazing directly at us with mesmerizing intensity, #Goya—born March 30, 1746—created this close examination of himself, conveying emotional clarity and precision. Learn more: https://t.co/DXM1dbJ8W3 #GoyaGraphics https://t.co/h5Y9lOTBbf
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#TriviaTuesday: During the Middle Ages, what common farm item did artists use to make paints? 🎨: "Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist" (about1500), Sandro #Botticelli https://t.co/uABYqU3j8W
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There's a myriad of creatures living deep underwater and between blades of grass. These paintings explore these lesser-seen ecosystems. https://t.co/YWilR8JyQK
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Happy #NationalPencilDay ! Pencils can be made from many different materials, but graphite is the most common. https://t.co/0MR7lGMCgy
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A soothing stop-motion animation bakes a rich chocolate layer cake entirely from LEGO https://t.co/YHRYY7AlTE https://t.co/8ya5a0PzVT
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“Purple Motion”, acrylic on canvas, me, 2021.
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In an attempt to grapple with the ecological impact of NFTs, a new digital marketplace called Palm has debuted with the aim of being more energy efficient https://t.co/Owko4ccFIg
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In David Hammons’s body prints, the veteran artist melds method, intention, and significance. https://t.co/grt2gFIr2C
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The J. Paul Getty Museum has acquired Lucretia by Artemisia Gentileschi, a painting that shows the legendary heroine of ancient Rome committing suicide after she was raped https://t.co/gDC5kq0mmO @GettyMuseum
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Antonio Caro, a Colombian conceptual artist known for his riffs on the Coca-Cola logo, has died at 71 https://t.co/wZ8x8AGW2y
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Unlike pen and ink, graphite can be erased, allowing artists to make changes. This is an especially useful quality for sketching and preliminary drawing for painting. However, there are many beautiful examples of finished drawings made entirely out of graphite! https://t.co/yPyTctzMgN
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