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Who's he fighting? Wrong answers only. (Psst! This painting is called "Richard Humphreys, the Boxer," made by British artist John Hoppner in the late 18th century. More on it here: https://t.co/ADLMnf3hXJ) https://t.co/BMNjN6nmwS

What I Buy and Why: Bronx Museum trustee Richard Torres on supporting artists of color, and the Picasso he’d most love to pilfer: https://t.co/32SgMqgLnB https://t.co/V9WJUEIPrz

Sweltering photos by Jan Erik Waider capture the charred and molten rock rippling down from an Icelandic volcano https://t.co/4X4sie3TY8 https://t.co/UViQVs6Y9k

@metmuseum Whoever wants to make him put on a shirt.

Discover what's hot at auction this week, from paintings by Sasha Gordon to prints by Alex Katz. https://t.co/5umtUmkGEL https://t.co/PW8DFjVsmP

Tadaoto, whose own self-portraits often showed him in women's kimonos, frequently prompted viewers to reexamine and challenge their understanding of gender identity and expression. Learn more ↓ https://t.co/ue0cznOywj

A painting by Flora Yukhnovich just sold for $1.2 million, more than 12X its estimate. Now the art world wants to know: Who is she? https://t.co/5Se4IrnH5E https://t.co/uI75fsdWqy

Ekua Holmes' vibrant works showcase her distinctive vision and commitment to positive Black imagery & representation. Join us to celebrate the opening of her exhibition with free admission on Saturday, July 17 & Sunday, July 18, thanks to @CitizensBank: https://t.co/axIm48i2hN https://t.co/5UqPHKaBuB

This heart-shaped lake in Japan has become an overnight sensation after being featured in a commercial. https://t.co/nrBMjn0yYk

Strike a pose 📸 The term “cabinet card” is not very familiar today, but it was the most popular photographic portrait format in the United States at the end of the 19th century. Read more on the blog: https://t.co/oOJqZqEz4A https://t.co/VlzSw6oyf9

Throughout his career, Tadaoto directly challenged the way women were being represented by mainstream painters of the Nihonga movement, often creating distinctive and psychologically intense portrayals of feminine presenting subjects to subvert the male gaze. https://t.co/jyvd38Efdu

A California woman’s ‘Flinstone House’ drew both ire and joy. A legal settlement lets her keep the wacky lawn sculptures for good: https://t.co/JVCzAQvpX0 https://t.co/Y5uCjC8Rlm

Megan Zaniewski handcrafts insect-inspired embroidery designs with three-dimensional wings. https://t.co/HZFdTasG4Y

A 4,400-year-old staff resembling a snake was found a Finnish wetland https://t.co/D3qIXJpydX

jamesjeanart takeover — 4/4 AZEMICHI (a path between rice fields) by Makoto Aida, 1991 | “The variety in Aida’s work is astounding, spanning many mediums and stylistic approaches. Hence, his work is resistant to categorization, which is probably why he is not as well known as some of his contemporaries. I suffer from the same affliction, of never wanting to repeat the same thing twice.” Our latest collaboration with James, Slingshot Saxum, launches tomorrow. avantarteinsiders for more details. #makotoaida