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6 women, 1 monster: Picasso
He called them goddesses or doormats. Discover how 6 women lived in the shadow of a monster, and why only one made it out alive to tell the truth.
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Van Gogh: What Did He Really Suffer From?
What did Vincent van Gogh really suffer from? Between hallucinations, sudden breakdowns, and bursts of genius, here is the gripping story of a medical…
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Who is the giant in Goya's The Colossus?
Everyone sees a terrifying giant attacking a fleeing crowd. Yet when you look closer, every detail tells a completely different story. Here is what you…
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Gustav Klimt: The Story Behind His Last Painting
When a wealthy family approaches Gustav Klimt for a private commission, no one suspects the journey the painter is about to begin. To capture this…
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The Spanish Mona Lisa: The true story of the Madrid double
In a gallery at the Prado in Madrid, a near twin of the Mona Lisa has visitors puzzled. Long dismissed as a mere copy, the painting actually conceals a…
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Diego Rivera, the Great Mythomaniac
Frida Kahlo's husband was the greatest painter in Mexico. He was also its greatest liar.
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Vermeer: Who was the real "Girl with a Pearl Earring"?
Sold for pocket change, then forgotten for two centuries, this canvas captivates the whole world. But who is the woman behind those eyes?
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Dalí: The Secret Behind The Great Masturbator
Dalí paints this canvas at 25. He has never touched a woman, and he is certain it would kill him.
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Picasso Stole Cubism From His Best Friend
Cubism is the most famous movement of the 20th century, and Picasso did not invent it. Here is how he got the credit.
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Andrew Wyeth: The Secret Behind Christina's World
This is one of the best known American paintings in the world. The woman in it really existed, and her story completely changes what you are looking at.
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Degas: The Antisemite Who Died Alone
Edgar Degas, the famous Impressionist, had family and friends. His antisemitism cost him everything.
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The War Between Leonardo and Michelangelo
In 1503, the two greatest artists alive despised each other. So the city gave them the same wall and told them to outdo one another.
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