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Rolled Up in a Cellar for Decades, This Artemisia Gentileschi Painting Is Now Up for Auction. Why Is Mary Magdalene’s Face Missing From the Portrait?

Found in Berlin, the artwork was probably damaged in the chaotic aftermath of World War II. Despite the gaping hole in the ...

Spring at the Museum of the Southwest brings local art, space exploration, and community celebration

This spring, the Museum of the Southwest invites the community to experience a dynamic season in which local creativity and cosmic exploration come together. Visitors can explore the 2026 Midland ...
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Local artist hosts encaustic painting workshop at Owens

Area residents are invited to explore the vibrant and tactile world of encaustic painting during a special one-day workshop on April 25 at Owens Community College.
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Fayum Mummy Portraits Expose Information About Precise Painting Techniques and Possible Neurological Disorders

A group of researchers has uncovered telling clues about the underlying surface shapes and colors of 15 Fayum mummy portraits created during the Greco-Roman and Coptic periods in Egypt. Their research ...