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This week's staff artist spotlight: #YCBAconnections with Mark Aronson. "Intrigued by the factoid that ice cream was first served at court to Charles II during the 1671 annual dinner of the 'Royal Order of the Garter,' I conceived the 'Royal Order of the Cone.'" #IceCreamMonth
Two artists who revolutionized art in Britain share a birthday #OTD: Joseph Wilton (b. 1772) and Sir Joshua Reynolds (b. 1773). Each spent several years in Italy studying ancient, Renaissance, and modern art of the time.
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There’s a perception that the British are a prudish, buttoned up people. But many might be surprised by how much they enjoy being nude. On #NationalNudeDay, let this cheeky selection of unclad figures from our collections reveal an unexpected side of the British character. #Yale
To close Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re sharing a gentle reminder to do something you love today. Whether you're tending a garden, strolling your neighborhood, sitting down with a good book, making music or art, you can always find some inspiration in our collections. #Yale
Visit our #MuseumFromHome! This week: Sarah Morris's ADNOC is acquired through the John F. O'Brien Fund; Rebecca Salter, president of the @royalacademy curates a playlist for us on @Spotify; find fashion inspiration in our latest coloring plate. - https://t.co/ZJLbPGdn3D
Visit our #MuseumFromHome! This week: Celebrate the Class of #Yale2020, inspire new fashion trends with our latest coloring plate, and visit #VictorianRadicals through a virtual tour.https://t.co/nmp7LkS5Rx
For #WorldBeeDay, we're taking up the @UN-s' call to stress how important pollinators are to the health of our global ecosystem. This illustration by Mary Leslie, with its buzzing bees, may have been intended for a children's book project.
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@metmuseum This afternoon we’re joining @MetMuseum for #MuseumTeaTime with a mezzotint made by engraver Johann Jacobus Haid. Pictured here, a smartly dressed woman enjoys a steaming cup without giving much thought to how the #tea made it to her table.
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Continuing our weeklong commitment to blooms of all sorts, we bring you Pierre Charles Canot’s “Two Sprays of Imaginary #Flowers.” Take inspiration from this invented herbarium and assemble your own—it could make for a meaningful #MothersDay gift.
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Visit our #MuseumFromHome! This week: read about a marvelous collection of everyday objects, get creative with our latest coloring plate, celebrate #NationalGardenMonth, and watch a lecture by artist-explorer Tony Foster. #Yale #NHV - https://t.co/BqknTHrVgl