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Join Jane Oneail from Culturally Curious for a series of three interactive talks about controversy in the art world!

September 15: Frenemies: The Art World’s Greatest Rivalries

This program will examine the ways some of the world’s greatest artists challenged and competed with each other for commissions, sales, and status. Learn about rivalries between da Vinci and Michelangelo, Constable and Turner and Matisse and Picasso and decide who history has treated most kindly.

 September 22: The Art of the Scandal: Thefts, Vandals, and Forgeries

This program explores some of the most brazen criminal acts in the art world and features works by artists including da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Rembrandt. Learn more about works that were targeted and how they were recovered and restored for our enjoyment today.

 September 29: Caravaggio: Criminality and Baroque Drama

Caravaggio was the most famous painter in Italy in the 1600s. His dark, often violent images established a dominant style for decades and his own lawless lifestyle was reflected in the brutal scenes he painted. Find out more about the artist, his crimes and his incredible influence in the world of art.

Generously sponsored by the Groton Library Endowment Trust.