Spilling the Tea on Art History
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Pour yourselves a cuppa and make yourselves cozy as I spill the tea on Art History's juiciest scandals.
January 8: Today in Art History Dutch painter Lawrence Alma-Tadema was born in Dronryp, Netherlands. He studied art at eh Royal Academy in Antwerp Belgium. He became well know for his depictions of the decadence of the Roman and Egyptian Empires. #lawrencealmatadema #dutchpainter #victorianpainting
January 8, 2026 at 11:37 PM
January 8: Today in Art History Dutch painter Lawrence Alma-Tadema was born in Dronryp, Netherlands. He studied art at eh Royal Academy in Antwerp Belgium. He became well know for his depictions of the decadence of the Roman and Egyptian Empires. #lawrencealmatadema #dutchpainter #victorianpainting
January 7: Today in Art History renowned German-American Painter Albert Bierstadt was born in 1830 in Solingen, Germany but moved to the United States with his parents when he was a year old. Known for his epic landscapes of the American West #albertbierstadt #americanartist #Americanarthistory
January 7, 2026 at 9:24 PM
January 7: Today in Art History renowned German-American Painter Albert Bierstadt was born in 1830 in Solingen, Germany but moved to the United States with his parents when he was a year old. Known for his epic landscapes of the American West #albertbierstadt #americanartist #Americanarthistory
January 7: Today in Art History renowned German-American Painter Albert Bierstadt was born in 1830 in Solingen, Germany but moved to the United States with his parents when he was a year old. He was known for his landscapes of the American West. #albertbierstadt #americanartist #Americanarthistory
January 7, 2026 at 8:36 PM
January 7: Today in Art History renowned German-American Painter Albert Bierstadt was born in 1830 in Solingen, Germany but moved to the United States with his parents when he was a year old. He was known for his landscapes of the American West. #albertbierstadt #americanartist #Americanarthistory
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How did Rivalry and Sabotage Result in the Sistine Chapel Ceiling
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January 7, 2026 at 7:53 PM
One week after going live and we're going strong! Thank you to everyone for your support of my new YouTube channel. If you haven't had a chance to check it out, here is the link. #spillingthetea #spillingtheteaonarthistory #checkthisout #michaelangelo #sistinechapel
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January 5: Today in Art History famed Japanese animator and manga artist Hayao Miyazaki was born in Tokyo City in 1941. His films include "My Neighbor Totoro", "Spirited Away" "Princess Mononoke" and "Grave of the Firefly" #spillthetea #spillingtheteaonarthistory #hayaomiyazaki #anime
January 6, 2026 at 1:13 AM
January 5: Today in Art History famed Japanese animator and manga artist Hayao Miyazaki was born in Tokyo City in 1941. His films include "My Neighbor Totoro", "Spirited Away" "Princess Mononoke" and "Grave of the Firefly" #spillthetea #spillingtheteaonarthistory #hayaomiyazaki #anime
January 4: Today in art history André Masson was born in Balagny-sur-Thérain, France. His art style was influenced by cubism and he became a leading figure in the surrealist movement. #spillingthetea #spillingtheteaonarthistory #AndréMasson #surealism
January 4, 2026 at 6:22 PM
January 4: Today in art history André Masson was born in Balagny-sur-Thérain, France. His art style was influenced by cubism and he became a leading figure in the surrealist movement. #spillingthetea #spillingtheteaonarthistory #AndréMasson #surealism
January 3: Today in Art History author J.R.R. Tolkien was born in 1892.
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January 4, 2026 at 12:01 AM
January 3: Today in Art History author J.R.R. Tolkien was born in 1892.
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January 2: Today in Art History it's believed that Louis Daguerre took the first photograph, using his daguerreotype process, of the moon in 1839. Unfortunately it was destroyed in a lab fire, leaving John William Draper's 1840 daguerreotype as the oldest surviving photo of the moon.
January 2, 2026 at 7:52 PM
January 2: Today in Art History it's believed that Louis Daguerre took the first photograph, using his daguerreotype process, of the moon in 1839. Unfortunately it was destroyed in a lab fire, leaving John William Draper's 1840 daguerreotype as the oldest surviving photo of the moon.
January 1st: Today in Art History American photographer Alfred Stieglitz was born in 1864. He was instrumental in drawing attention to the creative process of photography and turning it into an acceptable art form. He was married to renowned American artist Georgia O'Keeffe.
January 1, 2026 at 6:44 PM
January 1st: Today in Art History American photographer Alfred Stieglitz was born in 1864. He was instrumental in drawing attention to the creative process of photography and turning it into an acceptable art form. He was married to renowned American artist Georgia O'Keeffe.
I'm excited to announce that I'm launching my YouTube Channel on videos that deep dive Art History's juiciest scandals, intrigue and rumors. youtu.be/JKZ1iAaWz14?...
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How did Rivalry and Sabotage Result in the Sistine Chapel Ceiling
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December 31, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I'm excited to announce that I'm launching my YouTube Channel on videos that deep dive Art History's juiciest scandals, intrigue and rumors. youtu.be/JKZ1iAaWz14?...
#spillingthetea #spillingtheteaonarthistory #Youtube #arthistory
#spillingthetea #spillingtheteaonarthistory #Youtube #arthistory
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December 31, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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She had the best intentions and she brought recognition to her small community. May she rest in peace. www.cbsnews.com/news/cecilia...
Cecilia Giménez, Spanish woman known for botched fresco restoration, dies at age 94
Cecilia Giménez's botched restoration of a century-old painting of Jesus Christ captured global headlines more than a decade ago.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:09 PM
She had the best intentions and she brought recognition to her small community. May she rest in peace. www.cbsnews.com/news/cecilia...
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Today in Art History, American architect and sculptor Maya Lin was born in 1959. Best known for creating historical memorials, including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, she is also known for works that bring attention to environmental issues. #arthistory #spillingthetea #mayalin #vietnammemorial
October 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Today in Art History, American architect and sculptor Maya Lin was born in 1959. Best known for creating historical memorials, including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, she is also known for works that bring attention to environmental issues. #arthistory #spillingthetea #mayalin #vietnammemorial
Today in Art History French Realist Jean-François Millet was born in 1814. Know for his paintings of peasant farmers, he was also one of the founders of the Barbizon School in rural France. #art #arthistory #spillingthetea #realism #JeanFrancoisMillet
October 4, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Today in Art History French Realist Jean-François Millet was born in 1814. Know for his paintings of peasant farmers, he was also one of the founders of the Barbizon School in rural France. #art #arthistory #spillingthetea #realism #JeanFrancoisMillet
Did you know that Flemish engraver Jacob (Jan) Louÿs was born today in 1595. Known best for his portrait line engravings which were based on works from other artists, mostly Rubens. His portraits focused on European royalty, including Louis XIII of France, Anne of Austria and Philip IV of Spain.
October 2, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Did you know that Flemish engraver Jacob (Jan) Louÿs was born today in 1595. Known best for his portrait line engravings which were based on works from other artists, mostly Rubens. His portraits focused on European royalty, including Louis XIII of France, Anne of Austria and Philip IV of Spain.