Michelle Plastrik
Author
Michelle Plastrik is an art adviser living in New York City. She writes on a range of topics, including art history, the art market, museums, art fairs, and special exhibitions.
LATEST
The People’s Art: The White House Collection
The national shrine has become an evolving testament to patriotism and preservation.
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A Majestic ‘Adoration of the Magi’
One of the most magnificent renderings of this story is by Gentile da Fabriano, whose altarpiece is a marvel of technique and composition.
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Correggio’s Shadowy ‘The Holy Night’ Casts a Bright Light
This painting of the Adoration was the first monumental Italian nocturne piece.
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Did You Know the Morse Code Inventor Was an Artist?
Here’s the lesser-known but influential artistic legacy of America’s famous inventor.
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Chasing the History of a Rare Greek Bronze
A rare extant statue of Artemis is on a long-term loan at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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Norman Rockwell’s Classic Image of Thanksgiving
The holiday-themed “Freedom From Want” played an important role during World War II and is a testament to Rockwell’s artistic talent.
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‘Jewish Worlds Illuminated': A Treasure Trove of Hebrew Manuscripts
Over 100 works are displayed at Manhattan’s Grolier Club, the country’s oldest society of bibliophiles.
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Church of the Holy Sepulchre: The Holiest Christian Site
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a 4th-century Jerusalem church that has survived centuries of conflict.
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One Panel, Two Paintings: Madrid’s Memling Masterpiece
The painted panel represents the height of the artist’s brilliance and his impact on art history.
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The Panorama That Brought Versailles to America
The Metropolitan Museum of Art showcases a rare surviving example of an immersive 19th-century panorama experience.
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The People’s Art: The White House Collection
The national shrine has become an evolving testament to patriotism and preservation.
|
A Majestic ‘Adoration of the Magi’
One of the most magnificent renderings of this story is by Gentile da Fabriano, whose altarpiece is a marvel of technique and composition.
|
Correggio’s Shadowy ‘The Holy Night’ Casts a Bright Light
This painting of the Adoration was the first monumental Italian nocturne piece.
|
Did You Know the Morse Code Inventor Was an Artist?
Here’s the lesser-known but influential artistic legacy of America’s famous inventor.
|
Chasing the History of a Rare Greek Bronze
A rare extant statue of Artemis is on a long-term loan at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
|
Norman Rockwell’s Classic Image of Thanksgiving
The holiday-themed “Freedom From Want” played an important role during World War II and is a testament to Rockwell’s artistic talent.
|
‘Jewish Worlds Illuminated': A Treasure Trove of Hebrew Manuscripts
Over 100 works are displayed at Manhattan’s Grolier Club, the country’s oldest society of bibliophiles.
|
Church of the Holy Sepulchre: The Holiest Christian Site
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a 4th-century Jerusalem church that has survived centuries of conflict.
|
One Panel, Two Paintings: Madrid’s Memling Masterpiece
The painted panel represents the height of the artist’s brilliance and his impact on art history.
|
The Panorama That Brought Versailles to America
The Metropolitan Museum of Art showcases a rare surviving example of an immersive 19th-century panorama experience.
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