I’ve recently discovered this YouTube channel that dives deep into works of art and helps laypeople see things in them they would’t notice. The videos are around 15 minutes long — short enough to fit somewhere in any day, but still long enough to provide some real insights. I loved this episode on Edward Hopper.

From Weekly Filet #364, in October 2021.

Great Art Explained: Nighthawks by Edward Hopper

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