Jacqueline Lewis
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Jacqueline Lewis

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BA Art History and Architecture
Member since Dec 16, 2019
18 published articles

Jacqueline Lewis is a History of Art & Architecture graduate. While studying art, she worked in the research department of The Chicago History Museum and wrote articles for Chicago Gallery News. Now, she is the Assistant Director of a long-standing, prestigious art gallery in Chicago. Throughout the year she works at major art events like the New York IFPDA Print Fair, SOFA and EXPO Chicago. She also writes and publishes articles about the art scene and historical topics.

the collector's guide for the art fair

TheCollector’s Guide for the Art Fair

Tips from a gallerist for beginner and experienced art collectors on how to make the art-collecting experience pleasant and stress-free for all parties involved.

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12 Facts about Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Piranesi is considered one of the most accomplished printmakers of the 18th century. His Views of Rome brought Rome to the rest of Europe and his Imaginary Prisons influenced future movements.

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Famous Art Couples: 10 Influential Pairs In Art History

Opposites don’t always attract. Artists often engage in passionate, creative and sometimes tumultuous romances with one another. Take a look at the most famous art couples in history.

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Hugo Ball: Founder of The Dada Movement

Hugo Ball was a German artist who focused his creativity on performing arts. He opened Cabaret Voltaire a performing arts space that became, essentially, the beginnings of the Dada movement.

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Detail of a contemporary portrait mosaic in the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna

Here Are The Top 7 Most Influential Roman Emperors

To this day there is a mystique surrounding the idea of Roman Emperors. Movies are made depicting everything from their powerful military achievements to their opulence and insanity.

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The Never-ending Shroud of Turin Debate

Believers argue for the Shroud’s miraculous authenticity while researchers present evidence against it.

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Here’s How the Dada Movement Shook Art to the Core

Dada was a rebellious movement that changed art forever. Here is what you need to know about Dada, the movement that shook art to the core.

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10 Facts about Mark Rothko, the Multiform Father

Mark Rothko was an Abstract Expressionist painter famous for his masterful use of color. Here are 10 facts about his life and work.

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Horst P. Horst the Avant-Garde Fashion Photographer

Horst P. Horst was a German born, American photographer during the 20th century. He is best known for his work as a fashion photographer

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10 Famous 20th Century French Painters

France, specifically Paris, is known as a cultural mecca. Here are the 10 most important painters from 20th century France that you should know.

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Wassily Kandinsky: The Father of Abstraction

Wassily Kandinsky was a Russian artist known for his artistic theories and innovation. He viewed art as a spiritual vehicle and the artist as a prophet. Kandinsky was the first known

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Baroque and Rococo Art compared: The Masculine and the Feminine

Baroque and Rococo Art compared: The Masculine and the Feminine

The Baroque and Rococo art movements began in Europe and have notable similarities. Both are recognized for their elaborate decoration and attention to detail.

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