Crossroads Videos

Marie Antoinette's Pink Diamond at Auction, the Restoration of an Early Portrait, and a Very Scandalous Dress

France's ill-fated queen in the headlines this week.

Jun 12 •

This Artist Was Obsessed With Cats

Utagawa Kuniyoshi: artist, ukiyo-e master, cat person.

Jun 3 •

This Hat Killed 200 Million Birds Every Year

During the Victorian period, the lust for rare plumage reached staggering heights.

May 22 •

The Man Who Made Impressionism Famous

How Paul Durand-Ruel helped the Impressionists find a global audience, and in the process, revolutionized the art market.

Apr 22 •

The Dress that Started a Revolution

Before there was the 1920s flapper, there was the Delphos gown.

Apr 10 •

Why Were These Paintings So Snarky?

Rococo art largely serves the tastes of aristocratic clients. But what happens when an artist goes rogue?

Nov 19, 2024 •

The Three Witches from Macbeth

The Gazette launches its YouTube channel with a spooky introduction!

Oct 31, 2024 •

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