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New York's transformation in the 20th Century into a vibrant, modern city is largely thanks to a cohort of radical women artists, a new book says. But that "transformation was largely thanks to a bold, taboo-busting cohort of women who pushed boundaries both creatively and socially—as artists, writers, salon hosts and patrons." image Library of Congress
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20231114-radicals-and-rogues-these-subversive-1910s-women-made-new-york-cool-but-were-written-out-of-history
#modernart #artcollectors #arthistory #artgallery #artmuseum #womenartists #impressionism #fauve #potterdayart #dada -
They just wanted to tell the truth. Far from homogenous, they ended up "agitating the viewing public to the very depth of its soul." Those German Expressionists—Die Brücke, conveying a feverish delirium, and Der Blaue Reiter, united by a love of nature. Then came the Degenerates. https://www.christies.com/features/german-expressionism-guide-12084-1.aspx?sc_lang=en#fid-12084
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The Fauves, led by Matisse, van Dongen, Derain and others. It was an old boy's club, right? No. A new exhibition demonstrates how women were central to the movement—as artists, dealers, and inspiration. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/fauves-kunstmuseum-basel-2352990
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"Given the familiarity of the David, it is difficult for us to appreciate just how novel it is. I believe David looks as it does because Michelangelo... was free to carve a completely original work. And that is precisely what he did." https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/how-michelangelo-made-david-into-a-giant-2412/?fbclid=IwAR2buw03QR0pKVDQgVTpaY_lC3D_I96FC-N-Y7DbT9WCSHRPROVVeM3tbAg
#sculpture #Renaissanceart #florentineart #potterdayart #italianrenaissance #arthistory #artmuseum -
"Given the familiarity of the David, it is difficult for us to appreciate just how novel it is. I believe David looks as it does because Michelangelo... was free to carve a completely original work. And that is precisely what he did." https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/how-michelangelo-made-david-into-a-giant-2412/?fbclid=IwAR2buw03QR0pKVDQgVTpaY_lC3D_I96FC-N-Y7DbT9WCSHRPROVVeM3tbAg
#sculpture #Renaissanceart #florentineart #potterdayart #italianrenaissance #arthistory #artmuseum -
He created realism built of cold structures and isolated people. Hopper twisted the cityscape into a constructed landscape with elevated views, horizontal plains, and private, impenetrable lives. The Whitney exhibition is near-encyclopedic. https://hyperallergic.com/801406/edward-hoppers-views-of-isolation/?fbclid=IwAR1rqcPFl1L0pkKpqFI8dNk_AprITbqMSfcoRhtnC30LLAdNx7ygy3g_CMw
#modernart #museum #arthistory #socialrealism #realism #potterdayart #artcollector #realist -
Who the heck bought all of that mid-century furniture when it was new, anyway? Hyperallergic takes a look. (Hint: most of the modern designers were male & white.) More complex, the meaning of these designs can be found in how the designs were advertised, how they were used to advertise other products, and how they appeared in the media. https://hyperallergic.com/639763/mid-century-modernism-racial-history/?fbclid=IwAR1dKE4Ll6m2-vzYWOAM4QfCioXa4lwTo8lCAjM6tHlmi0vOXug3cmbdU78
#modernism #modernart #moderndesign #modernist #midcentury #midcenturydesign #postwar #artcollector #arthistory #potterdayart -
Art historians are challenging “the whole foundation stone of conceptual art.” For some, Duchamp is the father of conceptualism. Could he instead be simply a charlatan?
Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2023/oct/15/conceptualist-art-fountain-is-fake-say-historians-marcel-duchamp
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It's true. When i heard the phrase 'Old Masters,' I always thought of men artists. How narrow-minded of me. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/02/arts/design/michaelina-wautier-artist-boston.html
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Harry Potter Day
Oggi, 2 maggio, torna la Giornata Internazionale di Harry Potter, una ricorrenza che ogni anno unisce lettori, cinefili e nostalgici del mondo magico. Nel articolo del 2025 sono raccontate le origini della celebrazione, quest’anno lo sguardo si sposta sulle novità del 2026, tra eventi globali, iniziative digitali e piccole chicche per i fan più appassionati.
Per chi vuole rileggere l’articolo precedente, ecco il collegamento diretto:
Cosa c’è di nuovo nel 2026
• Il ritorno delle celebrazioni nelle librerie ▶️Dopo anni di eventi ibridi, il 2026 segna il grande ritorno delle maratone di lettura dal vivo. Molte librerie europee hanno annunciato “Notti al Lumos”, serate dedicate alla lettura ad alta voce dei capitoli più iconici della saga, con quiz, cosplay e degustazioni a tema burrobirra.
• Mostre e installazioni immersive ▶️Londra inaugura “The Magic Behind the Pages”, una mostra temporanea che espone schizzi preparatori, prime edizioni rare e oggetti di scena mai mostrati prima. In Italia, Milano ospita una mini‑installazione dedicata agli incantesimi più famosi, con effetti luminosi interattivi.
• Il boom dei tour nei luoghi ispirati alla saga ▶️Il 2026 vede un aumento del 30% delle prenotazioni nei tour dedicati ai set e ai paesaggi che hanno ispirato Hogwarts e dintorni. Scozia e Irlanda sono le mete più richieste, con nuovi percorsi “off the beaten path”.
• Le scuole celebrano la giornata con attività creative ▶️Molti istituti italiani hanno introdotto laboratori di scrittura fantasy, mini‑lezioni di calligrafia “alla McGonagall” e giochi di logica ispirati agli enigmi della saga. Un modo per unire lettura, creatività e spirito di squadra.
• Novità digitali 2026 ▶️Sui social spopola la challenge “Expecto Patronum 2026”, in cui gli utenti condividono il proprio Patronus reinterpretato in chiave artistica, fotografica o ironica. Una tendenza che sta già conquistando TikTok e Instagram.
Perché il 2 maggio resta una data speciale
Il 2 maggio è il giorno in cui, nella saga, si conclude la Battaglia di Hogwarts. Una data simbolica che ricorda il valore dell’amicizia, del coraggio e della scelta del bene, temi che nel 2026 risuonano più attuali che mai.
Curiosità 2026
- In Giappone, la giornata viene celebrata con un nuovo gusto di mochi ispirato alla pozione Felix Felicis.
- In Francia, alcune pasticcerie propongono “le baguette magiche”, dolci a forma di bacchetta con ripieni sorprendenti.
- In Italia, cresce la moda dei “micro‑raduni” nei parchi cittadini: picnic a tema Hogwarts con dress code libero e tanta fantasia.
Autore: Lynda Di Natale Fonte: web Immagine: AI
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⚡ This International Harry Potter Day, we’re celebrating the magic of lipids Fittingly, monoolein has even been described as a “magic lipid” for its remarkable structural properties — discover why here 👉 doi.org/10.1039/C0CP... #InternationalHarryPotterDay #LipidScience #ScienceMagic
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Taste of Okinawa: Yummy Mediterranean food at Onna Village café
(Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa) Up on a hill overlooking the west coast in Onna Village, Café Gallery Doka Doka has created a space where delicious food and d…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #MediterraneanFood #Cafe #dokadoka #Mediterranean #mediterraneanfood #Okinawa #okinawacafe #okinawapizza #onnavillage #Pizza #pottery
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2643474/taste-of-okinawa-yummy-mediterranean-food-at-onna-village-cafe/ -
Taste of Okinawa: Yummy Mediterranean food at Onna Village café
(Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa) Up on a hill overlooking the west coast in Onna Village, Café Gallery Doka Doka has created …
#dining #cooking #diet #food #mediterranean #MediterraneanDiet #MediterraneanFood #Cafe #dokadoka #Mediterranean #mediterraneanfood #Okinawa #okinawacafe #okinawapizza #onnavillage #Pizza #pottery
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2643474/taste-of-okinawa-yummy-mediterranean-food-at-onna-village-cafe/ -
DigitalNC: Throw Pots, Not Hands! We’ve Got Additional North Carolina Pottery Content Available on DigitalNC. “Couldn’t get enough of our last pottery batch? We’ve got more! Thanks to our partner, North Carolina Pottery Center, a batch filled with catalogs, exhibit programs, histories, letters, photographs, and more is now available on DigitalNC.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/15/digitalnc-throw-pots-not-hands-weve-got-additional-north-carolina-pottery-content-available-on-digitalnc/ -
Pottery seller @ Dilli Haat #shotonfilm #film #kodakgold #pentaxspotmatic #photography #street
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Just received my article about reconstructing a medieval puzzle jug in the mailbox. There is even an English translation included in the back of the magazine.
#pottery #puzzlejug #history -
Just received my article about reconstructing a medieval puzzle jug in the mailbox. There is even an English translation included in the back of the magazine.
#pottery #puzzlejug #history -
Just received my article about reconstructing a medieval puzzle jug in the mailbox. There is even an English translation included in the back of the magazine.
#pottery #puzzlejug #history -
Just received my article about reconstructing a medieval puzzle jug in the mailbox. There is even an English translation included in the back of the magazine.
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Pottery bead, Syria, 1200-1150 BCE
https://piefed.social/c/historyartifacts/p/2050837/pottery-bead-syria-1200-1150-bce
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Pottery bead, Syria, 1200-1150 BCE
https://piefed.social/c/historyartifacts/p/2050837/pottery-bead-syria-1200-1150-bce
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Pottery bead, Syria, 1200-1150 BCE
https://piefed.social/c/historyartifacts/p/2050837/pottery-bead-syria-1200-1150-bce
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Pottery bead, Syria, 1200-1150 BCE
https://piefed.social/c/historyartifacts/p/2050837/pottery-bead-syria-1200-1150-bce
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Pottery bead, Syria, 1200-1150 BCE
https://piefed.social/c/historyartifacts/p/2050837/pottery-bead-syria-1200-1150-bce
