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.
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Visions of Shakespeare’s Miranda
John William Waterhouse emotive canvases illustrate the feminine mystery of Shakespeare’s heroine in ‘The Tempest.’
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Renaissance Fashion Reimagined on the Runway
‘Renaissance to Runway: The Enduring Italian Houses’ at the Cleveland Museum of Art weaves contemporary Italian fashion with 15th- to 17th-century art.
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Remington’s Most Celebrated Work
‘Off the Range (Coming Through the Rye)’ is Remington’s most complex and daring sculptural group.
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Rembrandt’s Rare Lion to Roar at Auction
On Feb. 4, 2026, Sotheby’s will auction ‘Young Lion Resting,’ Rembrandt’s only animal drawing in private hands.
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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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Visions of Shakespeare’s Miranda
John William Waterhouse emotive canvases illustrate the feminine mystery of Shakespeare’s heroine in ‘The Tempest.’
|
Renaissance Fashion Reimagined on the Runway
‘Renaissance to Runway: The Enduring Italian Houses’ at the Cleveland Museum of Art weaves contemporary Italian fashion with 15th- to 17th-century art.
|
Remington’s Most Celebrated Work
‘Off the Range (Coming Through the Rye)’ is Remington’s most complex and daring sculptural group.
|
Rembrandt’s Rare Lion to Roar at Auction
On Feb. 4, 2026, Sotheby’s will auction ‘Young Lion Resting,’ Rembrandt’s only animal drawing in private hands.
|
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.
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