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	BAD PROJECTION. The “C-Project” sounds like a shady plan hatched by shady people in a budget sci-fi film. In reality, it’s not far off. Thirty years ago, Guy Barron and his wife Nora – two of America’s leading art collectors – invited 20 of the era’s biggest artists down to Miami. As part of C-Project, the couple wined and dined the creative cohort, which included John Baldessari, Louise Bourgeois, Chuck Close, RoyLichtenstein, Dorothea Rockburne, Ed Ruscha, and James Turrell,...

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A British window cleaner claimed he discovered the first portrait of William Shakespeare made in the author’s lifetime — an image which could be worth more than $264 million.

The painting, which Steven Wadlow’s antique dealer dad purchased from an Oxfordshire estate in the 1960s, has been analyzed and X-rayed by art experts who determined it dates to around 1595, when Shakespeare would have been 31-years-old, according to The UK Sun.

It resembles the only authenticated portrait that exists of the famed writer — but historians have yet to confirm Wadlow’s painting, which one art dealer valued at the whopping sum.



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Window cleaner claims to own first portrait of William Shakespeare, worth over $264 million

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Liza Minnelli has made the shocking decision that when she finally goes over the rainbow, she wants to be buried next to her father, Vincente Minnelli — instead of her legendary showbiz mom, Judy Garland!. “Liza has always been a daddy’s girl,” shares a close friend. “Yes, she loved...

Liza Minnelli Wants ‘Her Final Resting Place’ to Be Next to Dad Vincente and Not Mom Judy Garland

Delon, who died last week aged 88, had requested that his funeral be a private affair. Dozens of fans gathered to pay their respects outside the grounds of his 120-hectare estate in Douchy, southeast of Paris, where he was buried in a ceremony attended by about 50 mourners. Film legend...

Movie star Alain Delon is buried in a private ceremony at his estate in France

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Before appearing in a number of Western films in the 1960s, actor Lee Van Cleef was a sonarman in the US Navy.

Lee Van Cleef's Wartime Bravery Before He Was A Top Star of Spaghetti Westerns

RR Auction held an Apple-themed auction last week focused on the legendary late Steve Jobs and Apple’s role in the computer revolution. The auction achieved a total of $983,096 in sales. Among the lots are some fascinating photographic pieces of Apple history, including three Apple-1 prototype Polaroid pictures that...

Rare Signed Polaroid of a Young Steve Jobs Sells for $12,500

On October 26, 1881, the most famous Wild West battle took place, and it only lasted 30 seconds. This is thanks to Doc Holliday, a dentist, deputy, and outlaw. His story has inspired many books, music, TV shows, and movies. But how many of these fictional Doc Holliday stories are true?

Hollywood Westerns Lied To Us – Here’s The Truth About Doc Holliday (The Photos Are Chilling)

This post may contains affiliate links. If you click and buy we may make a commission, at no additional charge to you. Please see our disclosure policy for more details. The literary world is constantly evolving, with new voices emerging to challenge, inspire, and captivate readers. As we step into 2024, a fresh crop of debut novelists is set to make their mark on the literary landscape, each bringing their unique perspective and storytelling prowess to the forefront.

10 Must-Read Debut Novels Coming in 2024

With all the buzz surrounding 'Oppenheimer,' many have wondered where the famed physicist's grave is located. The answer: it doesn't exist.

The Mysterious End of J. Robert Oppenheimer's Life: What 'Oppenheimer' Didn't Show













	After further analysis, one work previously believed to be painted by Caspar David Friedrich has lost its attribution.Marion Ackermann Becomes the First Woman to Lead Berlin's State Museums




	Caspar David Friedrich was a German Romantic landscape painter, considered among the most important of his generation. He is best known for his allegorical landscapes, such as Wanderer Above the Sea (1818), which typically feature contemplative figures silhouetted against an earthy backdrop.




	In advance of an anniversary exhibition commemorating Friedrich’s 250th birthday, scientists at the Dresden State Art Collections in Germany analyzed paintings attributed to the artist within the museum’s holdings. One early painting,...

One Painting at Germany’s Dresden State Art Collections Loses Attribution to Caspar David Friedrich

From 1911 to 1912, Albert Einstein and Franz Kafka both lived in Prague. A new graphic novel by Ken Krimstein uses both history and artistic imagination to explore how the physicist and writer ran in the same social circles and how their work might have influenced each other. In today's episode, Krimstein speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about Einstein in Kafkaland and the brilliant academic and literary scene in Prague during that time period.

Graphic novel 'Einstein in Kafkaland' ponders how two great minds met in Prague













	A cottage where artist and poet William Blake once lived is one step closer to being preserved as a museum. At risk of collapse, funding will be used to fix the thatched roof, the Art Newspaper reported.Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger Just Tore Down This Stunning Midcentury Modern Home




	Blake was an English poet, painter, and printmaker during the Romantic era. Though he was mostly unrecognized during his lifetime, Blake was associated with some of the leading radical thinkers of his time, among them Thomas Paine and Mary Wollstonecraft.




	Blake lived in the cottage in Felpham village in Sussex, UK, with his...

Saved from Collapse, William Blake’s Former Cottage to Be Restored with Plans for a Museum

Maureen O'Hara, who was born in Dublin on August 17, 1920, opened up about her glamorous life, "The Quiet Man," John Wayne, Alfred Hitchcock, and more in this 2014 interview with Nick Thomas. Despite roles in over 50 feature films spanning five decades, including big-screen classics such as “The Hunchback...

Happy Birthday, Maureen O'Hara! The Irish star's life, in her own words

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Fred Gwynne, beloved for his memorable performances in The Munsters (1964-66) and Pet Sematary (1989), lived a remarkable life that extended well beyond his successes in film and television. Before pursuing a career in acting, Gwynne served in the US Navy during World War II. This often overlooked part of his life highlights a man whose influence stretched far beyond the entertainment industry.

Before He Was Herman Munster, Fred Gwynne Served With the US Navy During World War II

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Indigenous and Black people tell their own seafaring stories at Mystique Seaport Museum

Indigenous and Black people tell their own stories at the Mystic Seaport Museum

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Alain Delon died at 88 in his home in France: the world lost one of international cinema's most iconic stars of its golden era. (according to the source Washington Post) We all grew up watching at least once the "Mask of Zorro" movie from 1975, which established Alain Delon as one of the hottest men ever born.

Alain Delon's greatest love story

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The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

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Veteran Art Dealer Michael Findlay Looks Back on the ’60s













	In 1974, German artist Joseph Beuys staged a now famous performance in New York, spending a week in isolation with a coyote inside a SoHo gallery. The...

Veteran Art Dealer Michael Findlay Looks Back on the ’60s

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