In keeping with the present spirit of virtual tours and online events, the National Gallery in London offered a unique recasting of its collection whilst its doors were closed to the public. The Director’s Choice originated from a series of weekly emails from the Gallery’s Director, Dr. Gabriele Finaldi, to their supporters in which individual…
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After Michelangelo, Past Picasso: Leo Steinberg’s Library of Prints
Clio and Diderot attend (virtually) an exhibition featuring the extensive print collection of the legendary Leo Steinberg at the Blanton Museum, Austin. Having recently visited a few other digital shows, what are your thoughts about the format of this online exhibition? Diderot: In terms of format, this was the most similar to the MSK’s Van…
Virtual views: a review of the Uffizi’s Miraculous Healing and MSK Gent’s Van Eyck: An Optical Revolution
After weeks of IG scrolling and tiktok video viewing, Diderot, art critic extraordinaire, and Clio, eternal muse of history, are in need of some intellectual stimulation. They decide to visit some museums, virtually, hoping to lift their spirits and stimulate their minds. Van Eyck : An Optical Revolution. Museum of Fine Arts (MSK) Gent Miraculous…
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