ive seen wiley's piece before and if you look VERY closely at his piece in the background, there are sperm cells scattered. supposedly the purpose of this was to hint towards masculine privilege and gender inequality at the time of making the original #hwa3 #closelooking

It was wonderful to have taken part in the gathering “The Education of the Eyes: 150 Years of Art History at Harvard,” this past weekend. Seeing old and new friends, mentors, colleagues, and students was exhilarating. Photo by Sarah Lewis.

#arthistory #closelooking

A chance to look slowly and closely. Start with finding the grumpiest one! Who do you think the woman is in the back? Do you think this was a special day in the family? Who do you think takes care of the dog?

#museum #art #photography #family #closelooking #Albumenprint

Whilst this bee was busy feeding a Flower Crab Spider grabbed a snack !! It then deftly manoeuvred it down below the leaf canopy 🌿🐝🕷️
#closelooking #nature #circleoflife

From climate change to colonial history, UW–Madison faculty are using the Chazen’s art collection to inspire deeper learning. Students analyze paintings, sculptures & artifacts to connect with course themes.

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#CloseLooking

Barely bigger than an arm yet larger than life itself. Peek with me through the glass to the Inmaculada of Alonso Cano #earlymodern #art #closelooking

Edmundsella pedata (bright pink nudibranch) on a Brittlestar arm. Photo taken underwater, intertidally in North Cornwall UK

Briefly joining in #Nudivember
Such beauty in our UK waters. Barely a cm long, this Edmundsella pedata was found intertidally on the north Cornish coast
🦑 #closelooking #littlethingsmatter

Dewy spider’s webs adorned the sedum in the garden this morning #closelooking #nature #littlethingsmatter