Lily, Hot Summer, 1924 by Gerda Wegener, the artist often portrayed her trans partner Lili Elbe #WomensArt https://t.co/auLQd2fAIt
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This is the earliest known painting of a #vanitas subject, or symbolic depiction of human vanity. 💀 The skull, large bubble, cut flowers, and urn refer to the brevity of life, while images reflected in the bubble refer to human folly. Learn more: https://t.co/fDt3lhUpF3 https://t.co/Cu4yowNddk
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Anchoring the anonymous gift, which comprises work by Pablo Picasso and Andrew Wyeth, is Edward Hopper’s last painting "Two Comedians" (1965), which once belonged to Frank Sinatra. https://t.co/pBxhLfHsBX
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“Gazing upon the paintings of Lydia Maria Pfeffer’s ‘Lily of the Valley’ at Ochi Projects, one feels as if they have stepped into another world.” Jennifer Remenchik reviews. https://t.co/xIk1TBHJkc
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Two Nudes in the Forest, 1939 by Frida Kahlo, created as a present to a friend #WomensArt https://t.co/oZd96zjTFL
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Hey, Twitter—want to be surrounded by your favorite Met masterpieces every day? We're hiring! Scope out open positions: https://t.co/CXejnT6euo https://t.co/oEaP139Nwm
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Is the Venice Biennale any good? Two art critics join Ben Davis on the Art Angle Podcast to discuss the best and worst of the Venice Biennale: https://t.co/cM9tLjfJ7Z https://t.co/XX9AZfQkYe
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"A cave was discovered that revealed passageways leading to a complex comprising water wells, silos, and places of worship–all dating from the 2nd and 3rd centuries" https://t.co/iQZ5qxxlzz
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Stepping into the weekend like... Photo: Aida Shirazi (@/aidelluna on Instagram) https://t.co/bvWRooVYOr
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Amar Kanwar's "The Lightning Testimonies," which comprises accounts from women who have experienced sexual violence, links diverse episodes to transport us into a space of quiet contemplation, where resilience creates the potential for transformation. https://t.co/CeyjYAXdcX
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Growing up in post-war Germany, artist Ursula von Rydingsvard lived in wooden barracks that would impact her choice to work in cedar: https://t.co/1rCoQ3YJFY https://t.co/mQ4EcRP7f4
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It is rare for finds like this to be made in Osuna, a town so dense with history, including a Renaissance church and Baroque art. https://t.co/vRBHG6xE49
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