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PEEP THIS…Sistine Chapel wants to suction it all away

by Monica Posted on May 23, 2013

Millions have visited with millions more on the horizon. So how to prevent the built up of human humus and environmental mire reeking havoc on priceless one-of-a-kind artistic treasures? As featured in ARTNews April 2013 issue the Vatican plans to … Continue reading →

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The Melancholy Beauty of the Past

by Beth Posted on April 30, 2013

A few months ago, Dumbarton Oaks announced the new online exhibit of the Nicholas V. Artamonoff Collection, available via their website.   This will provide scholars access to documentary images from archaeological digs from 1935-1945.  This is not especially exciting.  … Continue reading →

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