Sarah Isak-Goode
Author
Sarah Isak-Goode is a writer and art historian rooted in the Pacific Northwest. Her name—pronounced EYE-zik-good and meaning "good laugh"—hints at the warmth she brings to everything she does. Equal parts scholar and storyteller, Sarah brings the past to life through a distinctly human lens, exploring what connects us across the centuries. Away from her desk, she feeds her curiosity through traveling, painting, reading, and hiking with her dog, Thor.
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A Rare Masterpiece Returns: Painting, Poetry, and Provenance at Christie’s
A painting by one of the most sought-after figures of the late Pre-Raphaelite movement will be auctioned on June 30.
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People First, Courtiers Second: The Art of Adélaïde Labille-Guiard
The lesser known neoclassical artist was among the finest portraitists of her age.
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Seas, Ships, and Storms: The Maritime World of Charles Brooking
The 18th-century painter’s scenic seascapes are now regarded among Britain’s finest marine paintings.
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Beyond the Grand Gesture: 4 Painters Who Capture Fatherhood
Spanning four countries and five centuries, these timeless paintings capture a father’s steadfast love.
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In Solitude and Stone: Bulgaria’s Cliff Monasteries, Carved From Living Rock
At its pinnacle, the rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo formed an entire city of faith suspended in stone.
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Maryhill Museum: The Intersection of Art, Landscape, and History
A remote bluff above the Columbia River became one of the West’s most surprising museums.
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Flutter and Form: The Butterfly as Artistic Muse
Across the arts and over the centuries, the winged insect has been the subject of artistic inspiration.
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Ida Rentoul Outhwaite: Fairyland in the Southern Hemisphere
The Australian illustrator’s enchanting works are now highly sought-after collectibles.
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Chora Church, Kariye Mosque: The Many Lives of a Byzantine Masterpiece
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Though the Ages,’ we visit an ancient church-turned mosque in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Wax, Pigment, and Two Cousins: The Story Behind Crayola
The world’s most beloved crayon has inspired creativity since the first box of eight rolled off the production line.
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