Renaissance Art
July 29, 2023

The Significance of Botticelli’s Renaissance Masterpiece ‘Primavera’

Florentine artist Sandro Botticelli is credited for his contributions to the Italian Renaissance. Widely considered one of the most prolific painters of the 15th century, he is known for his large-scale paintings of mythological subject matter, including Primavera, an allegorical celebration of spring. This piece is one of the most important Early Renaissance works. Housed by Florence's famed Uffizi Gallery, it continues to attract viewers with its classical symbolism, elaborate composition, and delicate attention to detail.

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Painting
July 28, 2023

Johnny Depp Shares $2,494 Self-Portrait He Made During the Darkest Times in His Life

For years, Johnny Depp's legal battles with ex-wife Amber Heard were followed by the media and people around the world. Eventually, this culminated in a widely watched trial in 2022, which concluded with the pair settling their defamation claims against each other. It was during this emotional time that the Pirates of the Caribbean actor turned to art as a creative outlet.

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Store
July 28, 2023

You Can Become Your Own Bartender When You Follow the Recipes Printed On These Cocktail Glasses

Crafting the perfect cocktail can be tricky. That's why most people let the bartender handle the mixing process. However, if you want to make drinks from the comfort of your own home, Kikkerland Design has a useful product that makes it easier and more fun—a set of glasses with recipes printed right on them. The Bartender Glasses set includes four chic tumblers.

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Entertainment
July 27, 2023

Margot Robbie Reveals She Paid off Her Mom’s Mortgage With Her First Big Paychecks

What did you buy with your first big paycheck? For actress Margot Robbie, the answer was simple—a house for her mom. Having borrowed money from her mother, Sarie Kessler, to keep herself afloat during the early years of her career, she knew she had to pay it back. And so, the star of Barbie saved up her first big paychecks to pay off her mom's mortgage.

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My Modern Met

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