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Is This the First Historical Dick Pic?
Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered second century mosaics of “Narcissus enchanted with his own penis.”
Emma Specter
11.8.18
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Tabloid Art History: Dogs—Sorry, Republicans—Playing Poker
A painting hanging in the White House bears a striking resemblance to C.M. Coolidge’s “Dogs Playing Poker.”
Chloe Esslemont
10.17.18
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This Instagram Account Meme-ifies Art History with Captions About Sex, Lies, and Insecurity
It's like playing What Do You Meme? at the Louvre.
Carl Swanson
12.27.17
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Matthew Rolston Holds Up a Funhouse Mirror to Art History
In a striking new series, the storied magazine photographer revisits a curious popular reconstruction of some painterly and sculptural classics.
Michael Slenske
11.2.17