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MARY CASSATT, AFTER THE BULLFIGHT, 1873

Reflections on smoking & bullfight inspired by the painting by Mary Cassatt.

ONCE REJECTED & ISOLATED - SO WIDELY ADMIRED TODAY. WHY?!

VAN GOGH, STARRING NIGHT, 1889

This video explores the remarkable story of Vincent van Gogh, who was once considered mentally unstable and spent time in a psychiatric institution while remaining almost completely unknown during his lifetime. Today, he is celebrated as one of the most famous and admired artists in the world. The video raises the question of why someone who was once rejected and isolated by society is now so deeply revered for his art and vision.

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FEMALE & MALE NUDES IN MUSEUMS & GALLERIES TODAY

GUSTAV KLIMT, MALE NUDE, 1883

Short clip for the promotion of our smart History of Art Online Course on Klimt at www.historyofartacademy.com HISTORY OF ART ACADEMY smart online courses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofartacademy/ In this video, we take a closer look at The Naked Man by Gustav Klimt and ask a simple but important question: why do we so often associate Klimt with images of nude women, while his depictions of men remain far less visible in museums and galleries? Using this work by Klimt as a starting point, the video quesions what we are used to and how art history, cultural expectations, and the idea of the “gaze” have shaped what we notice—and what we overlook. It’s not just about one painting, but about how certain images become iconic while others are rarely displayed and kept in storage. A short reflection on visibility, equality, and how we look at art today.

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GROWING RECOGNITION OF ART BY WOMEN

BERTHE MORISOT, AFTER LUNCH, 1881

Women artists throughout art history have often been overlooked despite their extraordinary talent and influence. Today, many of their works achieve remarkably high prices at international auctions, highlighting their lasting cultural importance. A notable example is Berthe Morisot, whose painting once became the most expensive artwork ever sold by a female artist, demonstrating the growing recognition of women’s contributions to art history also in the art market.

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