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How famous artists started
Picasso at 8, Dalí at 6, Michelangelo at 12, Frida at 17: the very first paintings of 10 famous artists, made when they were still children.
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Inside Frida Kahlo’s House: A Room-by-Room Story of Casa Azul
Explore the cobalt blue walls, the yellow kitchen, and the secret studio. The true history of how Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera lived and created in…
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12 famous portraits vs the real people
You know the paintings. Now discover the real faces. From Van Gogh’s neighbor to Picasso’s rival, learn their secrets detail-by-detail.
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Is Francisco Goya the Greatest Painter of All Time?
We rate Goya like a FIFA player. Technique, influence & aura scored out of 99. Is he better than Van Gogh, Caravaggio or Da Vinci? Read the final…
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Inside Monet’s House: A Room-by-Room Story of Giverny
Explore the yellow dining room, the blue kitchen, and the 3 secret studios. The true history of how Claude Monet built his legendary home and garden…
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13 Famous left-wing artists and their stories
Picasso, Kahlo, Rivera, Courbet. They were Communists, Anarchists or Socialists. Discover the true stories of the painters who fought for the Left.
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Real locations that inspired Iconic Paintings
From the "American Gothic" house in Iowa to Van Gogh’s yellow café in Arles. Discover the actual spots where history’s most famous masterpieces were…
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Is Paul Cézanne the Greatest Painter of All Time?
We rate Paul Cézanne like a FIFA player. Technique, influence & aura scored out of 99. Is he better than Van Gogh, Caravaggio or Da Vinci? Read the…
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Is Raphael the Greatest Painter of All Time?
We rate Raphael like a FIFA player. Technique, influence & aura scored out of 99. Is he better than Van Gogh, Caravaggio or Da Vinci? Read the final…
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Discover artists of your Zodiac 🌝
Which masters were born under your star sign? Discover your artistic kindred spirits across five centuries of art.
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21 Famous Painters With Their Cats
Rare photos of Warhol, Picasso, Basquiat and 18 other legends with their feline friends.
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28 Paintings That Inspired Album Covers
“Cool Stories About Art” is an email newsletter to learn art history the fun way. We share captivating stories, artist discoveries, and surprising…
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