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Cubists that camouflaged ships in WWII. Dalí’s collab with Elsa Schiaparelli. An unknown NYC lawyer’s private collection that preceded the MoMa.

We’re talking the special, unusual, and unexpected stories of the art world that you (and I) should know about — from French Salons in the 1890s to the best galleries in Soho right now.

I’m an art lover that works in fashion - and am constantly on the hunt for little hidden jewels of information to pocket up and save. Maybe it’ll fuel your next dinner convo or inspire an upcoming creative project - art is everywhere after all.

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From Picasso’s Rose Period (1904 to 1906). His tone of art changed from the Blue Period (name says it all - somber! blue!) to more romantic & bright shades of pink - many think because of his affair with Fernande Olivier (his first muse, oh la la).

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