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https://www.europesays.com/ie/670957/ Denizens of a Crowded City Populate Erin Milez’s Dense Paintings — Colossal #ArtHistory #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #ArtsAndDesign #ArtsDesign #Cities #Design #Éire #Entertainment #ErinMilez #IE #Ireland #painting

🐌 For over a century, medieval scribes filled the margins of manuscripts with knights losing sword fights to snails, and nobody today knows exactly why.

The scenes are everywhere in French and English books from roughly 1290 through the 1300s. The snail usually wins: the knight drops his sword or kneels in terror before a tiny enemy with no arms. Art historians read it as the "world turned upside down," a running medieval joke about inverted hierarchy.

The specific meaning is still debated. Lilian Randall's 1962 study argued the snail stood for the Lombards, mocked in medieval France as cowardly money-lenders. Other readings include plain chivalry satire, a garden-pest joke, class struggle, and even the Resurrection (a snail sliding out of its shell was read as life emerging from the tomb).

The likely truth: it was an inside joke so obvious that nobody ever wrote it down, and the punchline died with them.

Read more:
https://www.bl.uk/stories/blogs/posts/knight-v-snail
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20231221-the-mystery-of-the-medieval-fighting-snails

#medieval #arthistory #manuscripts

French painter Suzanne Valadon doesn't get enough shine. Hear my recent conversation with arts educator Kyle Wood about one of the most important predecessors for women in the arts whose name most folks don't know. #nonfiction #arthistory

www.whoartedpodcast.com

Zinc from Sphalerite is also important to historians of art. Using non-invasive imaging techniques, researchers compared and contrasted two oval Rembrandt paintings and showed that one had been touched up in more recent centuries due in part to a zinc-rich pigment in some places, not used in his day.

[citation: Centeno, S.A., Pastorelli, G., Perondi, C. et al. (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s40494-026-02423-9]

So vote for Sphalerite here:
https://www.mineralcup.org/2026/vote-results/vote-r1m03

#MinCup26 #scicomm #artHistory #minerals

Anthorite can be found in lunar & cometary rocks, but Sphalerite gets my vote with cool optical/electrical properties & its role in art history as main zinc ore. Zn has been used in brass & bronze for centuries. Since the 18th century it was used to make ZnO pigments & etching, plates. 🧵1/2 #MinCup26 #scicomm #artHistory #minerals

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Paige Paul Makes Old School Tennis Style Feel New Again
For someone who has built an empire out of making Americana feel cool, the US Open is practically home court.
🔗 https://www.elle.com/fashion/celebrity-style/a73593777/paige-paul-getting-ready-diary-us-open-2026/

#NVO987 #ArtHistory #Culture #Fashion #NEXARIUM
Paige Paul Makes Old School Tennis Style Feel New Again
For someone who has built an empire out of making Americana feel cool, the US Open is practically home court.
🔗 https://www.elle.com/fashion/celebrity-style/a73593777/paige-paul-getting-ready-diary-us-open-2026/

#NVO987 #ArtHistory #Culture #Fashion #NEXARIUM
Paige Paul Makes Old School Tennis Style Feel New Again
For someone who has built an empire out of making Americana feel cool, the US Open is practically home court.
🔗 https://www.elle.com/fashion/celebrity-style/a73593777/paige-paul-getting-ready-diary-us-open-2026/

#NVO987 #ArtHistory #Culture #Fashion #NEXARIUM
Paige Paul Makes Old School Tennis Style Feel New Again
For someone who has built an empire out of making Americana feel cool, the US Open is practically home court.
🔗 https://www.elle.com/fashion/celebrity-style/a73593777/paige-paul-getting-ready-diary-us-open-2026/

#NVO987 #ArtHistory #Culture #Fashion #NEXARIUM
Only Amal Clooney Could Make the Bandage Dress Trend Look This Elegant
2010s, but make it fashion.
🔗 https://www.elle.com/fashion/celebrity-style/a73594817/amal-clooney-venice-film-festival-red-carpet-2026/

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Only Amal Clooney Could Make the Bandage Dress Trend Look This Elegant
2010s, but make it fashion.
🔗 https://www.elle.com/fashion/celebrity-style/a73594817/amal-clooney-venice-film-festival-red-carpet-2026/

#NVO987 #ArtHistory #Culture #Fashion #NEXARIUM
Only Amal Clooney Could Make the Bandage Dress Trend Look This Elegant
2010s, but make it fashion.
🔗 https://www.elle.com/fashion/celebrity-style/a73594817/amal-clooney-venice-film-festival-red-carpet-2026/

#NVO987 #ArtHistory #Culture #Fashion #NEXARIUM
Only Amal Clooney Could Make the Bandage Dress Trend Look This Elegant
2010s, but make it fashion.
🔗 https://www.elle.com/fashion/celebrity-style/a73594817/amal-clooney-venice-film-festival-red-carpet-2026/

#NVO987 #ArtHistory #Culture #Fashion #NEXARIUM
Coco Gauff’s New US Open Necklace Says It All
ELLE caught up with the tennis ace ahead of her first-round match.
🔗 https://www.elle.com/fashion/celebrity-style/a73542601/coco-gauff-us-open-interview-2026/

#NVO987 #ArtHistory #Culture #Fashion #NEXARIUM
Coco Gauff’s New US Open Necklace Says It All
ELLE caught up with the tennis ace ahead of her first-round match.
🔗 https://www.elle.com/fashion/celebrity-style/a73542601/coco-gauff-us-open-interview-2026/

#NVO987 #ArtHistory #Culture #Fashion #NEXARIUM
Coco Gauff’s New US Open Necklace Says It All
ELLE caught up with the tennis ace ahead of her first-round match.
🔗 https://www.elle.com/fashion/celebrity-style/a73542601/coco-gauff-us-open-interview-2026/

#NVO987 #ArtHistory #Culture #Fashion #NEXARIUM
Coco Gauff’s New US Open Necklace Says It All
ELLE caught up with the tennis ace ahead of her first-round match.
🔗 https://www.elle.com/fashion/celebrity-style/a73542601/coco-gauff-us-open-interview-2026/

#NVO987 #ArtHistory #Culture #Fashion #NEXARIUM
Jelly Shoes Are the Nostalgic Style Making a Comeback
Footwear has become a little more daring in recent seasons.
🔗 https://www.elle.com/fashion/shopping/a73402410/jelly-shoes-nostalgic-trend/

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Jelly Shoes Are the Nostalgic Style Making a Comeback
Footwear has become a little more daring in recent seasons.
🔗 https://www.elle.com/fashion/shopping/a73402410/jelly-shoes-nostalgic-trend/

#NVO987 #ArtHistory #Culture #Fashion #NEXARIUM
Jelly Shoes Are the Nostalgic Style Making a Comeback
Footwear has become a little more daring in recent seasons.
🔗 https://www.elle.com/fashion/shopping/a73402410/jelly-shoes-nostalgic-trend/

#NVO987 #ArtHistory #Culture #Fashion #NEXARIUM
Jelly Shoes Are the Nostalgic Style Making a Comeback
Footwear has become a little more daring in recent seasons.
🔗 https://www.elle.com/fashion/shopping/a73402410/jelly-shoes-nostalgic-trend/

#Arts #Culture #ArtHistory #NVO987 #NEXARIUM
You’ll Never Guess Adam Scott’s Favorite Indiana Jones Movie
A new book by TCM host Dave Karger asks 50 stars to name their most beloved classic films. There’s no accounting for taste!
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/adam-scott-hollywood-favorite-film-picks-book-1236687393/

#Arts #Culture #ArtHistory #NVO987 #NEXARIUM
You’ll Never Guess Adam Scott’s Favorite Indiana Jones Movie
A new book by TCM host Dave Karger asks 50 stars to name their most beloved classic films. There’s no accounting for taste!
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/adam-scott-hollywood-favorite-film-picks-book-1236687393/

#Arts #Culture #ArtHistory #NVO987 #NEXARIUM
You’ll Never Guess Adam Scott’s Favorite Indiana Jones Movie
A new book by TCM host Dave Karger asks 50 stars to name their most beloved classic films. There’s no accounting for taste!
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/adam-scott-hollywood-favorite-film-picks-book-1236687393/

#Arts #Culture #ArtHistory #NVO987 #NEXARIUM
You’ll Never Guess Adam Scott’s Favorite Indiana Jones Movie
A new book by TCM host Dave Karger asks 50 stars to name their most beloved classic films. There’s no accounting for taste!
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/adam-scott-hollywood-favorite-film-picks-book-1236687393/

#NVO987 #ArtHistory #Culture #NEXARIUM
Tupac Trial Closings: Prosecutors Call ‘Keffe D’ Murder Mastermind, Defense Calls Case ‘Fiction’
Duane Davis' lawyer questioned why prosecutors never subpoenaed Suge Knight to testify
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/tupac-shakur-murder-trial-closings-keffe-d-duane-davis-suge-1235618205/

#NVO987 #ArtHistory #Culture #NEXARIUM
Tupac Trial Closings: Prosecutors Call ‘Keffe D’ Murder Mastermind, Defense Calls Case ‘Fiction’
Duane Davis' lawyer questioned why prosecutors never subpoenaed Suge Knight to testify
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/tupac-shakur-murder-trial-closings-keffe-d-duane-davis-suge-1235618205/

#NVO987 #ArtHistory #Culture #NEXARIUM
Tupac Trial Closings: Prosecutors Call ‘Keffe D’ Murder Mastermind, Defense Calls Case ‘Fiction’
Duane Davis' lawyer questioned why prosecutors never subpoenaed Suge Knight to testify
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/tupac-shakur-murder-trial-closings-keffe-d-duane-davis-suge-1235618205/

#NVO987 #ArtHistory #Culture #NEXARIUM
Tupac Trial Closings: Prosecutors Call ‘Keffe D’ Murder Mastermind, Defense Calls Case ‘Fiction’
Duane Davis' lawyer questioned why prosecutors never subpoenaed Suge Knight to testify
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/tupac-shakur-murder-trial-closings-keffe-d-duane-davis-suge-1235618205/

#NYT #Arts #Culture #ArtHistory #NVO987 #NEXARIUM
Summer Box Office Lessons From ‘The Odyssey,’ ‘Obsession’ and More Hits
Studios may think that stories drew moviegoers, but it was the people behind hits like “The Odyssey” and “Obsession” that drew patrons again and again.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/02/movies/summer-box-office-the-odyssey-obsession.html

#NYT #Arts #Culture #ArtHistory #NVO987 #NEXARIUM
Summer Box Office Lessons From ‘The Odyssey,’ ‘Obsession’ and More Hits
Studios may think that stories drew moviegoers, but it was the people behind hits like “The Odyssey” and “Obsession” that drew patrons again and again.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/02/movies/summer-box-office-the-odyssey-obsession.html

#NYT #Arts #Culture #ArtHistory #NVO987 #NEXARIUM
Summer Box Office Lessons From ‘The Odyssey,’ ‘Obsession’ and More Hits
Studios may think that stories drew moviegoers, but it was the people behind hits like “The Odyssey” and “Obsession” that drew patrons again and again.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/02/movies/summer-box-office-the-odyssey-obsession.html

#NYT #Arts #Culture #ArtHistory #NVO987 #NEXARIUM
Summer Box Office Lessons From ‘The Odyssey,’ ‘Obsession’ and More Hits
Studios may think that stories drew moviegoers, but it was the people behind hits like “The Odyssey” and “Obsession” that drew patrons again and again.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/02/movies/summer-box-office-the-odyssey-obsession.html

#Arts #Culture #ArtHistory #NVO987 #NEXARIUM
Beeple Artwork at Wisconsin Museum Generates Controversy over Use of AI: ‘Devoid of Any Critical Engagement’
Hundreds of signatories added their names to an open letter claiming the piece's use of others' art was unethical.
https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/beeple-artwork-wisconsin-museum-controversy-ai-1234796433/

#Arts #Culture #ArtHistory #NVO987 #NEXARIUM
Beeple Artwork at Wisconsin Museum Generates Controversy over Use of AI: ‘Devoid of Any Critical Engagement’
Hundreds of signatories added their names to an open letter claiming the piece's use of others' art was unethical.
https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/beeple-artwork-wisconsin-museum-controversy-ai-1234796433/

#Arts #Culture #ArtHistory #NVO987 #NEXARIUM
Beeple Artwork at Wisconsin Museum Generates Controversy over Use of AI: ‘Devoid of Any Critical Engagement’
Hundreds of signatories added their names to an open letter claiming the piece's use of others' art was unethical.
https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/beeple-artwork-wisconsin-museum-controversy-ai-1234796433/

#Arts #Culture #ArtHistory #NVO987 #NEXARIUM
Beeple Artwork at Wisconsin Museum Generates Controversy over Use of AI: ‘Devoid of Any Critical Engagement’
Hundreds of signatories added their names to an open letter claiming the piece's use of others' art was unethical.
https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/beeple-artwork-wisconsin-museum-controversy-ai-1234796433/

#Arts #Culture #ArtHistory #NVO987 #NEXARIUM
Kennedy Center to Remove ‘Blue’ Landmark Sculpture, Bonhams Bumps Buyer’s Premium, and More: Morning Links for September 2, 2026
Here's what we're reading this morning.
https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/morning-links-september-2-2026-1234796659/

#Arts #Culture #ArtHistory #NVO987 #NEXARIUM
Kennedy Center to Remove ‘Blue’ Landmark Sculpture, Bonhams Bumps Buyer’s Premium, and More: Morning Links for September 2, 2026
Here's what we're reading this morning.
https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/morning-links-september-2-2026-1234796659/

#Arts #Culture #ArtHistory #NVO987 #NEXARIUM
Kennedy Center to Remove ‘Blue’ Landmark Sculpture, Bonhams Bumps Buyer’s Premium, and More: Morning Links for September 2, 2026
Here's what we're reading this morning.
https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/morning-links-september-2-2026-1234796659/

#Arts #Culture #ArtHistory #NVO987 #NEXARIUM
Kennedy Center to Remove ‘Blue’ Landmark Sculpture, Bonhams Bumps Buyer’s Premium, and More: Morning Links for September 2, 2026
Here's what we're reading this morning.
https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/morning-links-september-2-2026-1234796659/

#NVO987 #ArtHistory #Culture
📰 Meet Alex Eala, the Tennis Player Creating a Sensation With Every Match
The 21-year-old Filipina, ranked 18th in the world, has energized an entire country.
🔗 https://www.vogue.com/article/meet-alex-eala-2026-us-open

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📰 Meet Alex Eala, the Tennis Player Creating a Sensation With Every Match
The 21-year-old Filipina, ranked 18th in the world, has energized an entire country.
🔗 https://www.vogue.com/article/meet-alex-eala-2026-us-open

#NVO987 #ArtHistory #Culture
📰 Meet Alex Eala, the Tennis Player Creating a Sensation With Every Match
The 21-year-old Filipina, ranked 18th in the world, has energized an entire country.
🔗 https://www.vogue.com/article/meet-alex-eala-2026-us-open

#NVO987 #ArtHistory #Culture
📰 Meet Alex Eala, the Tennis Player Creating a Sensation With Every Match
The 21-year-old Filipina, ranked 18th in the world, has energized an entire country.
🔗 https://www.vogue.com/article/meet-alex-eala-2026-us-open

#NVO987 #ArtHistory #Culture
📰 Which Summer Breakout Stars Will Be Front Row This Fashion Month?
From the cast of Sterling Point to breakout stars on the festival circuit, here’s who will be on the frow this September.
🔗 https://www.vogue.com/article/which-summer-breakout-stars-will-be-front-row-this-fashion-month

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📰 Which Summer Breakout Stars Will Be Front Row This Fashion Month?
From the cast of Sterling Point to breakout stars on the festival circuit, here’s who will be on the frow this September.
🔗 https://www.vogue.com/article/which-summer-breakout-stars-will-be-front-row-this-fashion-month

#NVO987 #ArtHistory #Culture
📰 Which Summer Breakout Stars Will Be Front Row This Fashion Month?
From the cast of Sterling Point to breakout stars on the festival circuit, here’s who will be on the frow this September.
🔗 https://www.vogue.com/article/which-summer-breakout-stars-will-be-front-row-this-fashion-month

#NVO987 #ArtHistory #Culture
📰 Which Summer Breakout Stars Will Be Front Row This Fashion Month?
From the cast of Sterling Point to breakout stars on the festival circuit, here’s who will be on the frow this September.
🔗 https://www.vogue.com/article/which-summer-breakout-stars-will-be-front-row-this-fashion-month

#Arts #Culture #ArtHistory #NVO987 #NEXARIUM
Baltimore Museum of Art Announces New Acquisitions
The new additions to its collection—purchases, gifts, and promised gifts—span periods, cultures, and mediums
https://www.artnews.com/list/art-news/news/baltimore-museum-of-art-announces-new-acquisitions-1234796364/