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Edgar Degas’s exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

During my recent visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, I enjoyed exploring the collection of Edgar Degas' artwork. As a fan of impressionism, I was thrilled to see so many of his famous paintings, previously stored in the archives, in person. One of the most captivating pieces was his painting, "Bather Stepping into a … Continue reading Edgar Degas’s exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

MORIKAMI MUSEUM AND JAPANESE GARDENS IN DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA

            Morikami Museum and Japanese gardens in Delray Beach, Florida, feature Japanese handmade paper artwork.  During my visit there, I had the opportunity to experience the breathtaking "Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper" exhibition. The exhibition showcased the versatility and beauty of washi, or traditional Japanese paper, as a medium for contemporary art in Japan … Continue reading MORIKAMI MUSEUM AND JAPANESE GARDENS IN DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA

Christmas in Art: The Enigma of Botticelli’s Mystic Nativity

Many Medieval artworks depict Christian themes since art focused almost exclusively on religious subjects before the arrival of the Renaissance. In the early stages of the Renaissance, humanists, scholars, writers, artists, and thinkers were exposed to many new ideas and started questioning, challenging, and investigating well-established narratives in their work. One of the most enigmatic … Continue reading Christmas in Art: The Enigma of Botticelli’s Mystic Nativity