“The Forgery of Venus” by Michael Gruber

I will be perfectly frank… I had no idea what I was getting myself into with this book! What I thought was going to be an interesting crime novel about forgeries in the art world, turned into something wildly unexpected. I don’t want to give anything away because part of the appeal of this book […]

The Art of “Hannibal” – Part 2

If you plan to watch the show Hannibal, please know that there are… ***Spoilers Ahead*** The second half of the third season of Hannibal is dedicated to the Red Dragon storyline found in Harris’ book of the same name and in the films “Manhunter” (1986) and “Red Dragon” (2002). Interestingly, art plays a major role […]

The Art of “Hannibal” – Part 1

On June 1st one of the most fascinating and mesmerizing shows ever produced for television became available for streaming on Netflix. Hannibal is a reimagined exploration of the Lecter mythology created by author Thomas Harris. Showrunner, Bryan Fuller, creates a three-season experience that retells the story of Hannibal Lecter as an investigation into complex human […]

My Covid Classics – #6

On the last Friday in July, The Wandering Art Historian book club discussed Broad Strokes: 15 Women Who Made Art & Made History (in That Order) by Bridget Quinn. To celebrate our second gathering via Zoom and to honor one of the incredible artists discussed in our book, I decided to recreate one of my […]

Dub Ya Mind Podcast

I was recently invited to participate in a conversation with local podcaster Jeff Wilfong for his Dub Ya Mind podcast. Jeff interviews a fascinating array of creative and influential figures from the Central Florida area. Past guests on the podcast include Rep. Anna V. Eskamani, Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan and Terry Olson, Director of […]

Banksy & the London Tube

On July 14th, Banksy’s Instagram followers were treated to a delightful one minute video of the the artist himself literally suiting up as a London Underground cleaner in order to create a powerful new art piece in full view of the public. The video shows Banksy – still completely anonymous in his protective suit, mask […]

AMENDS

Artist Nick Cave is embarking on a new project that is not only epic in scale, but also in purpose. Longtime followers know that Nick Cave is one of my most favorite living artists and that his work has made multiple appearances on my blog. Known for his soundsuits and for large-scale immersive installations (both […]

The Wandering Art Historian Book Club

At this time of year, I would typically be eyeballs deep in The Art Lovers’ Book Club hosted by the Winter Garden Art Association. Since this is no normal year and it is not safe enough for us to meet in person, I decided to move forward with The Wandering Art Historian Book Club on […]

“A Closer Look at Famous Paintings”

I am pleased to announce the next web series on The Wandering Art Historian YouTube channel! Join me for “A Closer Look at Famous Paintings!” This series is chock-full of fascinating art historical facts that will really knock your socks off. Plus, this series will help you strengthen your art history muscles by “reading” paintings […]

“Destino”

Did you know that Salvador Dali collaborated with a variety of fellow artists and creatives including Walt Disney? Together they planned “Destino,” a Fantasia-inspired animated short film without dialogue and set to music. While the project was begun in 1946, it was Roy Disney who finally oversaw the film’s completion in 2003. This short film […]