‘Leonardo da Vinci’ Review: Genius and Myth
One of the most written-about Renaissance artists, da Vinci may also be among the most poorly understood.
The Ultrarich Weren’t Always This Selfish
A fragile, irreplaceable object of significance to the shared cultural history of all humanity was being kept in a hot, humid ...
France plans $800 million makeover for the Louvre, Mona Lisa's overcrowded home
Paris' centuries-old Louvre Museum — home of da Vinci's iconic Mona Lisa — is getting an $800 million makeover, and American visitors will have to help pay for it.
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kottke.org posts about Jaune Quick-To-See Smith
Artist and curator Jaune Quick-to-See Smith has died at the age of 85. From Hyperallergic’s obituary: ...
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The director Leonardo DiCaprio called impeccable: “He’s really like a corner man”
In terms of working with famous directors, Leonardo DiCaprio has ticked a lot of big names off his list. He’s become a favourite of Martin Scorsese, appearing in six of his feature films (and one ...
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Da Vinci was right: Secret tunnels found in Italian castle
One of the most prominent rumors surrounding the over 575-year-old fortress has long been the existence of secret passageways beneath the grounds originally hinted at by Leonardo da Vinci.
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Leonardo DiCaprio Commits $1M for Wildfire Relief
By Chris Gardner Leonardo DiCaprio is jumping into the wildfires relief effort. The Oscar-winning actor and longtime environmentalist has confirmed a $1 million commitment in partnership with his ...
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LA fires: Leonardo DiCaprio criticised for fleeing wildfire on private jet
Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio has been criticised for ... “To know so many are waking up today without the place they called home is truly devastating,” she said.
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Leonardo DiCaprio Donates $1 Million to Los Angeles Fire Relief Efforts
Leonardo DiCaprio has pledged $1 million to foundations and organizations dealing with the Los Angeles fires. “The Los Angeles wildfires are devastating our city,” the actor wrote Wednesday on ...
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Chicago Fire acquire Portuguese defender Leonardo Barroso
Chicago Fire FC have acquired defender Leonardo Barroso from Sporting CP B, the club announced Tuesday. The 19-year-old Portugal youth international fullback occupies U22 Initiative and ...
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Leonardo DiCaprio, Vittoria Ceretti face backlash for evacuating from LA fires in private jet
Reports state that Leonardo DiCaprio has been called out for taking a private jet in the middle of a climate crisis, even if it was for evacuation. Actor Leonardo DiCaprio is facing backlash for ...
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Helicopter group Leonardo faces $2.7B claim over Thai billionaire’s death
Italian helicopter group Leonardo is facing a $2.7 billion claim over the death of a Thai tycoon in 2018. Thai businessman and billionaire Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was the owner of Premier League team ...